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    The overview of this article focused on the benefits of growing food in a garden. In fact, the article contained useful information about food shortages and the efforts that can be made to grow vegetables in a garden. One thing to point out is that the article clearly shows typical mistakes made by beginner gardeners. The article explains how it is possible to grow your own fruits and vegetables. Another point made in the article was about the taste of fruits and vegetables from a garden. This source is an example of backyard gardening and how to avoid common mistakes. The target audience would be beginner gardeners who are trying to avoid common gardening mistakes. The source was found by searching Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) for garden fruits and vegetables and organic produce. This article focused on the health benefits of growing organic tomatoes. The article briefly discussed the benefits of lycopene. The article also mentions that tomatoes are good for the prostate. On another note, the article explains why organic tastes better without pesticides and contains more nutrients. Along with the article, the author has listed a tomato recipe using organic tomatoes. The spring is a good example of the health benefits associated with organic gardening. The target audience would be men interested in gardening. The source was found by searching Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) for fruits and vegetables, garden fruits and vegetables, and organic produce. The source presented the higher cost of purchasing organic fruits and vegetables. In the article, the author talks about a naysayer who opposes purchasing organic foods due to their high cost. An interesting piece of information mentioned in the article is what the certified organic label me...... middle of paper ......Quest) for growing organic fruits and vegetables. Works Cited “Gardening: Is It Still Worth It?” » Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), September 5, 2008. Web. January 4, 2014. Mullen, MP “Home Grown”. Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), May 2002. Web. January 4, 2014.Cheney, Susan Jane. “Organic: Do They Work for the $$?” » Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), November 1999. Web. January 4, 2014. Ruch, Sara. “The power of the greens”. Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), February 2009. Web. January 4, 2014. “When to Buy Organic.” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), September 2008. Web. January 4, 2014. Corwin, Miles. “Producers are enjoying the benefits of switching to organic farming.” National Newspapers Core (ProQuest), July 23, 1989. Web. January 4, 2014. Heeger, Susan. "SOCAL STYLE / Home and garden; a Los Feliz family shares a passion for growing organic produce." National Newspapers Core (ProQuest), January 23, 2000. Web. January 4. 2014.