Gardening season is upon us and it’s always worth reminding ourselves that pesticides are a thing of the past. Let’s garden green and healthy, shall we? The use of pesticides merely to improve the appearance of lawns and gardens is an unnecessary risk to our health and water supply, especially when there are so many alternatives for managing weeds and other pest problems.

With that in mind, here are a couple of useful links to start the season:

• Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Chemicals In The Garden (Government of Ontario)

• Green Lawn Maintenance (Government of Ontario)

And remember, leftover pesticides should never be put in the garbage or down the drain. They can poison drinking water supplies and the aquatic life in our lakes and rivers. Dispose of leftover chemicals by taking them to household hazardous waste depots in your area.