Green Venture is promoting misinformation regarding Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticide Ban. These techniques do not work, it has been proven over and over, in many jurisdictions throughout North America where bans are in place. The Homemade Pesticides are Dangerous, more dangerous than the banned products.
Why do they not scrutinize these ECO MONEY GRABBERS more closely and stop providing them funding.
Hamilton Community Garden Network
Find details about community gardening in Hamilon through the Hamilton Community Garden Network website:
hcgn.ca
| File / URL | Description | File size |
|---|---|---|
  Community%20Gardening%20Manual_Toronto%20Community%20Housing_2008.pdf |
3465 kB | |
 Hamilton Community Garden Directory by the City of Hamilton_September 2009.doc |
80 kB | |
| Hamilton%20Community%20Garden%20Network_Final%20Report%20Map.pdf |
647 kB | |
| Hamilton%20Community%20Garden%20Network_Final%20Report_2008.pdf |
735 kB |
Homemade Pest Control Recipes
nsect Repellent
Companion Plant e.g. Plant marigolds around tomatoes and cabbages. Garlic and onions will also discourage insects.
Ants
Encircle ant burrow opening with a line of red chili powder, paprika, or dried peppermint leaves.
| File | Description | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Community Gardening Manual_Toronto Community Housing_2008.pdf |
3465 kB | |
| Hamilton Community Garden Directory by the City of Hamilton_September 2009.doc |
80 kB | |
| Hamilton Community Garden Network_Final Report Map.pdf |
647 kB | |
| Hamilton Community Garden Network_Final Report_2008.pdf |
735 kB |
Natural Lawn and Garden Resources
To learn more about Natural Lawn Care and Gardening with Nature check out these websites, documents and books:
| File | Description | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Chinch Bugs.pdf |
91 kB | |
| European Crane Fly.pdf |
102 kB | |
| Ground Covers and Clover.pdf |
102 kB | |
| Grow a Healthy Lawn.pdf |
600 kB | |
| Low Risk Pesticide Products and Home Made Pest Control Recipes.pdf |
161 kB | |
| Monthly Steps to a Healthy Lawn.pdf |
614 kB | |
| Native Plants_Creating Low Mainteance Landscapes.pdf |
141 kB | |
| Weeds.pdf |
18 kB | |
| White Grubs.pdf |
375 kB |
