Re: Negativity and derisiveness project an elitist image

**"* C* <d*@sympatico.ca>**

Lorraine wrote:
"...the garden center shelves are a testament to the enormous effort we 
still have ahead of us, albeit positively."

Come to Ontario and see what is on the garden centre shelves.
A ban of pesticide use for cosmetic purposes is entering its second year.
First year was chaos- on all levels from corporate to the backyard- there 
are still lawsuits floating about, but most  pesticides were banned, 
including  many of organic origin. Some are available but only for 
restricted use, e.g. glyphos (RoundUp, Wipe Out etc, are available but only 
for use on poison ivy.) And yes the reported incidence, not confirmed, of 
rampant P.I. spread has risen remarkably across the province.
Corporate has adapted, anybody with corn futures is doing well.
The lawn care companies, the garden centres have adapted and the dollars 
flowing through their coffers seem to be the same.
The lawns and gardens have adapted, they just keep growing in spite of what 
we do.

Right?Wrong?Fair?Scientific?Emotional?...all moot. It is law here, and it 
seems to be working.
Dan 

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