LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING

Now Available Online

our own

Less Toxic Landscaping Resource Directory

THE FIRST HANDBOOK OF ITS KIND FOR GARDENERS AND HOMEOWNERS IN RHODE ISLAND & NEARBY CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS!

Finally, in one place, listings and brief descriptions of resources available locally for doing less-toxic care of your home turf! This compact, handy guide lists sources for information and advice, supplies and materials, lawn and landscaping services. Includes a quick-find index of contacts, organized by category and geographic location.

Compiled and edited by Liberty Goodwin, Director, Toxics Information Project (TIP), Providence, RI, an independent non-profit organization. All the listings were provided at no cost to sources, to ensure objectivity. Advertising was strictly optional.

ALL THE LISTINGS HAVE BEEN CHECKED OUT FOR BEING "ORGANIC-FRIENDLY" - SO YOU WON'T HAVE TO SPEND HOURS PHONING OR SHOPPING TO FIND RESULTS, WON'T GET A BLANK LOOK WHEN YOU ASK FOR ORGANIC OR LESS-TOXIC PRODUCTS OR YARD CARE.

THIS YEAR’S “LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING CAMPAIGN”

RI LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING RESOURCE GUIDE We will be publishing a manual including everything you need to know to help you do healthy landscaping and gardening in Rhode Island and nearby. Included will be contact information for advice givers as well as sources from whom to purchase needed less toxic supplies. Contact us with tips and needs!

SPEAKING TO GROUPS - Information about organic landscaping and gardening techniques. (Contact us if you know of someone who would like us to give a talk.)

PESTICIDE-FREE PLAYING FIELDS - Information and actions you can take to protect kids from toxic exposures while at play.

Less Toxic Landscaping Campaign Support

Less Toxic Landscaping Endorsers List

Help Needed

Less Toxic Landscaping Support Pledge Form

Model Less Toxic Landscaping Support Resolution, (for towns and organizations)

Less Toxic Landscaping Organizational Endorsement Form

State of Rhode Island House and Senate Resolution

Nice T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers, Books

Lawn Care

Gardening and Landscaping Links

Simple Steps for Simple Lawns

Taylor's Lawn Tips (we like the book so much that now we sell it)

Tips for a Healthy and Beautiful Lawn

Safety of Sewage Sludge Fertilizer

Swimming Pool Issues

In the Swim of Things

2004's Less Toxic Landscaping Contest Details

Contest Awards

May Day, 2004,Gardening Fair

May Day Gardening Fair Flyer

Contest Information

Contest Flyer

Press Release