Posted by: Dan Brosemer (odin) on May 07, 2008 at 10:22:07
from the potted-friends dept.
The Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society is holding its annual plant sale on May 24 from 8am to 12pm at the United Baptist Church, 41 Malabar Dr. Come to find books, tools, new and unusual plants, garden favorites, compost, mulch, composters, bat houses, and rain barrels. For full details, please see the poster (pdf).
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on June 08, 2005 at 10:10:48
from the be-first-on-your-block dept.
Ian Staite writes: "Hi: Just wanted to let you know that Turf King is again leading the charge with some new organic products in its lineup this year. We are field testing Neem Oil as well as Beet juice extract to some select customers this year. This will augment our now well established use of corn gluten meal, garlic extract and turkey compost. If you people know of anyone who would like to take part in our field trials have them call me at 254-5041 for details. We are committing ourselves to developing a completely organic program in lawn care - but we want to make sure that they work so if you can help us that would be great. Thanks. Ian."
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on December 03, 2003 at 22:06:05
from the bugs, slugs, and other thugs dept.
Ian Staite writes: "Hi Kathie:
Just wanted to tell you that Turf King is launching another organic lawn care product. We have been looking for an organic alternative for insecticides that controls chinch bugs (I'm sure you are aware of what a pest these can be). Up to now we have had no luck ( they're tough little buggers). However, we have some very good scientific data on garlic (who woulda figured!) and we will be testing it on lawns in the 2004 season. We are keeping our fingers crossed because the data is only for other pests such as slugs, grubs etc. At our last meeting in Orillia on November 17, our company decided to go ahead and test this product (just like we did with the Corn Gluten Meal even though it is not 'registered' as a pesticide). We can get into trouble but we are again risking it. Hey, I told you we mean business. ;)
Healing the world,
Ian Staite, Turf King Owner
p.s. Thanks very much for the listing on your web site. If you or your staff would like a free garlic spray on your lawn call me. I."
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on November 01, 2002 at 09:06:58
from the northern-leadership dept.
Congratulations Cobalt!! On November 1, 2002 the Town of Cobalt will become the first municipality in Ontario with a by-law eliminating the cosmetic use of pesticides on private property. Ontario now joins the growing list of provinces (BC, QB, NB & NS) with municipalities who have adopted pesticide by-laws covering use on private property. Send congratulations to:
Mayor Andre Belanger
Town of Cobalt
Bus: 705-679-8877
18 Silver Street
PO Box 70
Cobalt ON P0J 1C0
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on August 13, 2002 at 15:05:54
from the ex-golfers dept.
aj writes: "I just received a link to a fabulous website by a Steve Tvedten offering free books as well as what looks like a competent and thorough website about alternatives to toxic chemicals and even a physicians handbook about pesticides insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc. Might be worth making a permanent link on this site to that one if anyone is looking for detailed information about these topics for arguments." More below.
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on May 24, 2002 at 17:16:44
from the its-bite-is-worse dept.
Hello, this is the best darn dandelion digger I've seen. It's positively addictive! "I'll be right in, sweetie, I'm just going to pull a couple more," has been heard at our house more than once. Go to hound-dog.com to find this thing. And go nuts!
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on April 04, 2002 at 22:15:36
from the it's-not-sacred-being-only-green dept.
A friend sent this in as we approach the spring chemical season. Won't it be nice when they finally ban lawn chemicals and we can all take a walk without breathing carcinogens? Enjoy...
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on February 24, 2002 at 15:45:34
from the bring-in-a-ringer dept.
Kathleen Cooper of the Canadian Environmental Law Association has sent this message: "To those following the movement to ban cosmetic use of pesticides, the following will apparently be posted shortly to the Canadian Cancer Society website and is, I think, a fairly recently framed Canadian Cancer Society position."
Canadian Cancer Society Position - Cosmetic Use of Pesticides
The Canadian Cancer Society does not support the use of carcinogenic chemical pesticides for cosmetic purposes. The Canadian Cancer Society accepts convincing evidence that some commonly used pesticides cause cancer. We call for a ban on the use of chemicals for cosmetic purposes that have been identified by the International Agency on Research on Cancer (IARC) as known or probable carcinogens.
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on December 14, 2001 at 14:02:55
from the a-legal-mind-is-a-matter-of-opinion dept.
In yet another set of sweeping legislative changes, Ontario's Bill 111, slated for passage by the legislature this month, revises the Municipal Act, the law governing all municipalities in the province. Canadian Environmental Law Association counsel Theresa McClenaghan reviewed this 350-page bill for its environmental implications. In particular, CELA sought clarification on whether the Bill will undermine municipal powers to pass pesticide by-laws. The short answer, It doesn't. The long answer is at the link below.
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on November 01, 2001 at 10:35:44
from the what-else-is-new? dept.
A new poll shows that eighty-two percent of Ontarians support municipal bylaws restricting the use of pesticides on private property. They cite health concerns and environmental effects as their reasons why. See the full story at the Ottawa Sun.
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