ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE TIPS

Control garden pests

and one clove garlic in water, boil, frezen for future use.

MOST OF us like to think that the
widespread contamination of our
groundwater, soil and air is entire-
ly due to the irresponsibility of
large industry.

We refuse to accept ihe notion
that in our own everyday lives we
are contributing to the slow
poisoning of the planet. But com-
monly used substances such as
paint thinners, household
pesticides, cleaners and solvents,
and some aerosols produce haz-
ardous waste.

The simple household pesticide
you use to eliminate bugs in your
garden is the same deadly poison
which has given farm workers high
rates of cancer. These persistent
organic compounds are among the
most deadly substances known.

The only long-term solution to

keeping our water and air clean —

and our homes safe — is reduc-
tion. Householders, like industry,
must learn to live without many of
the ‘‘wonder’’ products invented in
the last 50 years.

There are alternatives to
**household toxics.’’ Some of these
products are more time-consuming
to prepare, but they’re cheaper
than commercial products, and
more importantly, they represent
an investment in the future health
of the planet.

Find out which non-chemical
fertilizers aid in controlling bugs,
and how to fortify your plants
with proper soil care. Pesticides
carry the suffix ‘*-cides,”” which
means ‘‘killer.’’ Natural pesticides
are cheaper and safer for your
family and are usually ‘‘pest-
specific.” :

Learn to promote the population
of beneficial pests such as lady
bird beetles, bees, fly larvae,
lace-wing larvae (aphid lions),
dragon flies, predacious mites and
thrips, spiders, toads, garter
snakes, and birds. Investigate
“‘companion planting,”’ which can
provide a natural barrier to bugs.

CONTROL
OUTDOOR PESTS

eHandpicking is time consuming
but unbeatable. Use gloves and
remove all visible offending pests.
©Spraying on foliage:

Tobacco water: Place a large
handful of tobacco into four litres
of warm water. Let stand for 24
hours. Dilute and apply with a
spray bottle. This tobacco waiter is
poisonous to humans — use cau-
tion when handling.

Hot peppers: Blend two or
three very hot peppers, % onion

Garden workshops
held in West Van

GARDENERS, IT’S time to start
preparing your spring garden and
Eagle Harbour Centre has two
workshops to assist you in your
preparation.

**Propagating Your Favorite
Plants From Seeds and Cuttings’’
takes place Tuesday, March 6 from
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This hands-on
propagation workshop provides
techniques for germinating annual,
perennial and vegetable seeds. Par-
ticipants will also learn to root
stem and leaf cuttings.

Gardeners can add some color to
the yard or patio with information
gained at the ‘Flower Gardening”’
workshop on Tuesday, March 13
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The
workshop includes selection, plant-
ing, and care of annuals, summer
bulbs and flowering bulbs.

The fee for each workshop is
$10. For further information con-
tact Eagle Harbour Centre at
921-7425 or 5575 Marine Drive in
West Vancouver. Pre-registration
is required.

steep for two days, and strain. Garlic: Mix four litres water,
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