<div dir="ltr">Hi,<div>I know the community and love it there. I'm sure you've already thought of this, but what about crops of some sort, maybe something that can go to a food pantry/cooperative. </div><div>Warwick is a beautiful farming community that is gradually being taken over by housing.</div><div>Growing crops would be a lovely nod to the history of the town.</div><div>A big undertaking and just a thought.</div><div>All best,</div><div>Susan</div><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Susan Santa<br></div><div>Library Director</div><div>Plainedge Public Library</div><div>1060 Hicksville Road</div><div>North Massapequa, NY 11758</div><div>516-735-4210</div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM Lisa Laico - WAR via SLI-Public <<a href="mailto:sli-public@lists.suffolknet.org">sli-public@lists.suffolknet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg5867468960708647035">
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Crowd-sourcing this question. Our library is fortunate enough to be situated on a couple of acres of property, with rather extensive lawns. For three years, we did not treat the lawns with any kinds of fertilizers, herbicides, etc. It was an environmentally-minded
choice. The result after 3 years was that the grass was decimated - huge patches of mud and weeds caused by a grub infestation. It was really unattractive and as a practical matter, not something you'd want to have a picnic on, or even stroll around. So
we resumed treatment and after 2 seasons, the lawn is back. However, patrons are beginning to complain. One advanced the theory that peppermint oil is the cure for all our lawn problems. I'm not so sure.</div>
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The State DEC has provided me with a list of "reduced-risk" pesticides, such as microbial treatments, bio-pesticides and horticultural oils, but explicitly declined to comment on their efficacy. They also provided the EPA's list of more conventional reduced-risk
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Our pest control company does have some organic treatments but says they are not for commercial applications and that we would not be happy with the results.
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So: if your library has extensive lawn and you've encountered the same issue -- balancing aesthetics against the concern about safety and impact on ground water, etc. -- what solutions have you found effective? I would love any feedback from anyone who's
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