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Guide to Organic Land Care 2011-2012

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Dear Concerned Citizen:

Welcome to the seventh annual NOFA Guide to Organic Land Care.

Thank you for your interest in organic land care and in landscape practices that will increase biodiversity, improve soil health, avoid toxic substances and create natural beauty.

The mission of the NOFA Organic Land Care program is to extend the vision and principles of organic agriculture to the care of the landscapes where most people live, work, play, and otherwise spend their daily lives.

According to the USDA organic agriculture is an “ecological production management system that pro-motes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communi-ties of soil life, plants, animals and people.”

NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs) have been organically trained and accred-ited, and pledge to provide organic land care according to the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care, first published in 2001. These standards are similar to the national organic standards for food.

Our standards define organic landscape management as an approach that:• Does not use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. • Focuses on building healthy soils that reduce the need for watering and fertilizing. • Increases biodiversity and avoids invasive species. • Reduces the risk to children and pets from pesticides. • Uses fertilization materials and methods that are less likely to pollute water.

NOFA has been training and accrediting professional organic landscapers for over ten years. We now have over 540 AOLCPs practicing in 20 states.

In this Guide you will find a list of NOFA accredited professionals as well as educational articles that will help you care for your own landscape organically, creating natural beauty. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional to do it for you, you will find useful tips here.

Our accredited professionals have established that, over the long run, organic management techniques offer the same cultural benefits, such as beauty, functionality, and cost effectiveness, as synthetic chemical methods, but at a much lower environmental and health cost.

For a searchable database of our AOLCPs, a copy of our standards, more articles, a calendar of courses and events, and other aspects of our program, please visit our website: www.organiclandcare.net.

Bill DuesingExecutive Director CT NOFA

Visit our new online searchable database of accredited professionals at: www.organiclandcare.net/aolcp-search 3

Organic Land Care Committee Members

Dwight Brooks Interim Chair Dwight Brooks

Horticulturist, Inc. Katonah, NY

Frank Crandall Frank Crandall

Horticultural Services Providence, RI

Diane Devore Devore Associates

Fairfield, CT

Dr. Michael Klemens Carey Institute of

Ecosystems Studies Millbrook, NY

Dr. Sarah Little Toxics Use Reduction

Consultant Wellesley, MA

Mike Nadeau Plantscapes, Inc.

Fairfield, CT

Chip Osborne Osborne’s Organics Marblehead, MA

James Roby CT NOFA President

Peter Schmidt Compostwerks Mt. Kisco, NY

Camilla Worden Camilla Landscape

Design, LLC Brookfield, CT

StaffElaine Lengyel

NOFA Organic Land Care Program Director

Oxford, CT

Clara Buitrago NOFA Organic Land Care

Accreditation Manager Oxford, CT

Kristiane Huber NOFA Organic Land Care

Event, Marketing, and Outreach Coordinator Oxford, CT

Bill Duesing CT NOFA

Executive Director Oxford, CT

Marion Griswold CT NOFA Bookkeeper Oxford, CT

Debra Legge CT NOFA

Office Manager Oxford, CT

Kathy Litchfield NOFA/MA Organic

Land Care Coordinator Gill, MA

Teresa Mucci CT NOFA

Events Coordinator Oxford, CT

Debora Semonich CT NOFA

Administrative Assistant Oxford, CT

AOLCPs in the News6 | Sally Naish: Got Shade? 9 | Chris Baliko: Essential Secrets of an Organic Landscape

Articles55 | Attracting Beneficial Insects57 | Coping With Ticks in the Home Landscape

contents

About UsThe Organic Land Care Program is a

project of the Connecticut chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association.

All information in this Guide is based on our records at the time of printing. Contact the Accreditation Manager at

203-888-5146 with questions or changes.

Guide Design and Layout: Kanani Milles, kanani.milles@gmail.com. Cover, Top: Photo © Catherine

Zimmerman, The Meadow Project, www.themeadowproject.com. Cover, Bottom: Photo © Karen Bussolini. All Rights

Reserved. Karen Bussolini is a professional garden photographer, writer, lecturer, eco-friendly garden coach and AOLCP.

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Lawn Alternatives

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11th Annual Course in Organic Land CareNOFA offers an intensive five-day comprehensive organic land care course, which is a requirement for anyone who wishes to become a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional. It has been offered annually in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island; and, in 2009 for the first time, in New York. The course is taught by highly experienced organic land care professionals, scientists, and technical experts and covers a wide range of information. The course will be offered again starting in January 2012. The dates and venues will be posted at www.organiclandcare.net.

Organic Land Care Annual GatheringThis annual meeting for NOFA Accredited Professional takes place in December of each year in either Connecticut or Massachusetts. The topic varies from year to year, including in the past: biodiver-sity, native plants, meadowscaping in big and small spaces, woody plant physiology, pollinators and the landscape, integrating edibles into the landscape, conservation grazing, merging soil chemistry and biology, the Asian Longhorn Beetle and other wood boring insects, making and customizing compost teas, and maintaining curb appeal with native plants. Registration is open first to NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals and then to other land care profes-sionals. The course will be offered again on December 6, 2011 at the University of Connecticut. For more information, go to www.organiclandcare.net.

NOFA Advanced Workshop SeriesWorkshops within this series are designed to be conducted in small groups in an outdoor setting, led by experienced AOLCPs who are experts in the topic. These workshops provide a unique experience to work one-on-one with highly experienced NOFA OLC Accredited Professionals. Last year’s topics included edible landscaping with fruit, organic invasive remoral, soil testing, compost tea, and turf nutrition. The dates, topics and venues of this year’s series will be posted at www.organiclandcare.net.

NOFA organic land care courses

Visit www.organiclandcare.net to learn of upcoming educational opportunities. For more info: (203) 888-5146.

Looking for an AOLCP to speak at your next educational event?

Visit the Speaker’s Corner on page 59 for a listing of AOLCPs who are available to

discuss organic land care practices with you and your group.

Dr. Steven R. AlmDonald Bishop

Nancy DuBrule-ClementeHeather Crawford

Dan DaltonMaryAnn DipintoSharon DouglasCurtis DragonBill DuesingLori Gibson

Todd HarringtonRose Hiskes

Chuck HorbertJohn HowellFrank Koll

Marion LarsonBill & Linda LillieAnn McGovernMike Nadeau

Fred NewcombeChip Osborne

Dr. Robert RafkaDr. Cheryl Smith

Kirby Stafford, Ph.D.Marie Stella

Kimberly Stoner, Ph.D.Dr. Sam Telford III

Amy VickersPaul Wagner

Scott WilliamsCamilla Worden

To all of our dedicated NOFA Organic Land Care 5-day

Accreditation Course Speakers!

Thank You

2011-2012

In many ways, the conditions for gardening in New England are a challenge. When the European settlers first arrived, they found a densely forested land full of boulders, rocks, sand and other debris left behind by the ice age. They cleared the land for farming, creating miles of stone walls at the edges of their fields. When the farms were abandoned, much of the land returned to forest, but not with the biodiversity the settlers had found here. Many Eu-ropean plants now crowded out natives. That’s why plant-ing native species is so important. It’s not just an aesthetic choice. It’s a way to protect and encourage our indigenous

By Christine Aquilino

Do you fret that you can’t have a beautiful garden because your property has too much shade? Not to worry. Arlington resident Sally Naish is a certified landscape designer and accredited organic land care professional, and she says, “There’s hardly ever too much shade.”

Got Shade?

flora and the butterflies, birds and insects that depend upon them for survival.

Light Conditions Defined Your natural woodland garden begins with understand-

ing what defines various light conditions. Naish says, “People often confuse sun and light.” A “full sun” plant, for example, may not need direct sun all day. Six hours of sun may do, as long as it gets bright light for the remain-der of the day. Catalogs usually call this “sun or part sun.” A “part shade” plant requires two or more hours of direct

AOLCPS in the News: Sally Naish

Sally Naish: Got Shade? | AOLCPs In The News

midday sun. But the most common condition that we find here is light shade: Early morning or late afternoon sun or filtered light dappling down through the treetops.

Many of our most beautiful native plants do well in light shade, like the musky scented spicebush (Lindera benzoin), host plant to the spicebush swallowtail butterfly, and the showy oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) loved by pollinating insects. Another is the pagoda dogwood (Cor-nus alternifolia); the cream-colored flowers turn to blue-black berries, which is a food source for many species of songbirds.

Some shrubs manage in deep shade. The deciduous hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides or V. alnifolium) with its delicate, complex white flowers is a good choice for a shady spot. And our native rhododendrons can grow in deep shade, especially if planted when young.

Dense shade is rare. And, Naish says, “if other condi-tions are right, there’s almost always something that will grown there.” She suggests two ways to lessen dense shade: “A wall blocking out light might be painted white, so that light reflects off of it. Trees may be limbed up or the canopy thinned to allow more light to reach the area below.”

What About The Soil?“Everything begins with the soil,” says Naish. One ap-

proach is to work with the soil that’s already there, choos-ing plants that fit those conditions. Another is to amend the soil.

Well-drained, sandy soil is the preferred medium of bear-berry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). Bearberry is an evergreen groundcover or low-growing shrub common on Cape Cod under the pitch pines and scrub oaks there. I planted sev-eral in my yard, but all the plants died except the one in a sandy spot. It’s a pretty plant and another wildlife favorite.

What about clay? Some suggest adding sand to clay, but Naish says, “Then the clay resembles cement.” Instead, she suggests adding lots of organic material or compost to the area. She also suggests lasagna layering, a simple way to turn an unproductive area of poor soil into a productive fertile one by adding layers of newspaper, compost and any organic matter. (For precise instructions, Google “Lasagna Gardening” or see Patricia Lanza’s book Lasagna Garden-ing: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens.)

Sometimes plants do very well in one part of your garden but don’t in another, even when conditions seem similar. That’s when it’s wise to have the soil tested. UMass-Am-herst offers affordable soil testing by mail (www.umass.edu/soiltest). The lab will test for acidity, nutrients, toxic metals and salts. The testing results will come with easy-to-follow soil amendment recommendations.

Use Natural Landscape As A GuideTake a walk through a shady deciduous or pine forest,

one that hasn’t been taken over by invasives, and you’ll see a splendid diversity of native under-story shrubs, flowers and groundcovers. Using native plants, you too can create a beautiful shade garden on your property. It will be both pleasing to the eye and good for the earth. What could be better than that?

Photo: AOLCP Sally Naish.To contact Sally Naish or to learn more about her services, visit www.lightandshadegardens.com. View this article online at: www.wickedlocal.com/ar-lington/archive/x13275909/Guest-commentary-Got-shade#ixzz1HRtA9DpCChristine Aquilino is a habitat gardener committed to sus-tainable gardening practices using native plants. She can be reached by e-mailing ChrisAquila@comcast.net.

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Hallelujah! Unless Mother Nature hoodwinks us, it ap-pears our distressed landscapes will con-tinue oh-so-slowly emerging from their

icy blanket of snow. Chances are we’re finished with the dastardly winter of 2011. Good riddance!

Our thoughts can now turn to spring, to all things green and gorgeous, such as our lawns. What’s that you say? Despite loads of fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides over the years, your lawn hasn’t been up to snuff? Well, this may be the perfect opportunity to rethink how to care for that green sward, that little patch of suburbia, that signature of success.

If you’re tired of pampering it with chemical concoctions for meager results, and you’re concerned about the amount of unnatural substances dumped on it these many years, this may be the time to go organic.

Chris Baliko, a University of Connecticut graduate ac-credited in organic land care by Northeast Organic Farming Association is co-owner of Growing Solutions (www.growso.com), a Fairfield County lawn and landscape company. He, and a burgeoning number of professionals, believes it’s pos-sible to care for our surroundings in a better way. Organi-cally.

Why organic? Several simple reasons: Natural land care focuses on developing a healthy soil chock full of living things; it costs less money in the long run because whole-some soil reduces the need for watering; and it produces healthier, longer-living plants.

Baliko doesn’t use synthetics because they aren’t well-behaved... they don’t stay put. Instead, rainwater washes pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers into groundwater and streams, where they’re absorbed by plants and other living things, and move up the food chain to accumulate in fish, birds, wildlife and people. Not good.

Growing Solutions is one of a number of companies which assist people who wish to treat the earth and its

It’s never been easier to go organic. Companies like Growing Solutions are available to help us help Mother Earth remain hale and hearty for our families and our eco-system. For everybody’s sake, now is the time to come to the aid of your yard.

Essential Secrets Of an

Photo: AOLCP Chris Baliko of Growing Solutions, LLC.View this article online at: www.newstimes.com/default/ar-ticle/Essential-secrets-of-an-organic-landscape-1176948.phpContact Colleen Plimpton at colleenplimpton@yahoo.com with gardening questions.

By Colleen Plimpton

inhabitants with respect. Baliko’s accredited staff will provide a custom lawn care program based on a soil test. Other services include design, property management, tick management, planting, transplanting, large tree care, ir-rigation, night lighting, seasonal display and more - all in tune with Mother Nature.

If you’re tentative about going organic, Baliko and his collaborative company will hold your hand while you tiptoe into the unknown zone. He understands, and can teach you ecologically responsible alternatives to the issues which plague gardeners.

AOLCP in the News: cHRIS bALIKO

organic landscape

Here are some of his tips: n For a better lawn: Sharpen those mower

blades, and in season cut grass only to about 4 inches.

n To avoid winter lawn disease: At the last autumn mowing, cut grass to 2 inches. This will help avoid smothering and fungus.

n To control crabgrass: Apply liquid or granular forms of corn gluten. (But, as with any pre-emergent, don’t use when planning to re-seed).

n To evict moles: Bury a Mole Chaser, (a battery-operated probe which emits sound waves disagreeable to moles). Use Repellex.

AOLCP Online searchable databaseLooking for an organic landscaping professional? Organic Landscaper Search—NOFA’s online

searchable database of Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs)—is a wonderful resource to homeowners and property managers searching for professionals who can maintain their property organically.

Access the Organic Landscaper Search at our website, www.organiclandcare.net. Click on the “Search” button under the “Landscape Search” box.

With thanks to our supporters. Funding for this project was generously provided by the Long Island Sound Future Fund, Quinnipiac River Fund, New-man’s Own Foundation, NE IPM, Watershed Fund, and the Long Island Sound Future Fund

Visit www.organiclandcare.net/aolcp-search/ to find an AOLCP near you.

There are now more than 500 AOLCPs in 20 states. They are landscape professionals who have taken NOFA's rigorous 5-day course in organic land-scaping, passed the NOFA accreditation exam, and pledged to provide organic land care according to the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care. AOLCPs maintain their NOFA accreditation by attending a minimum of 4 hours of continuing organic landscape education annually.

NOFA AOLCPs offer a full range of land-scaping services. These services include: design, installation and maintenance of gardens and lawns; green roof installation; landscape design; foodscaping; pruning; compost application; landscape construc-tion; and a host of other innovative and ecologically sound services.

Our accredited professionals have established that, over the long term, organic management techniques offer the same cultural benefits—such as beauty, functionality, and cost effectiveness—as synthetic chemical methods, but at a much lower cost to our environment and health.

The NOFA Standards for Organic Land Carepromote an approach that…• does not use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers;• focuses on building healthy soils that reduce the

need for watering and fertilizing;• increases biodiversity and avoids invasive species;• reduces the risk to children and pets from

pesticides;• uses fertilization materials and methods that are

less likely to pollute water.

Provide your zip code and enter the services you seek in order to find an accredited professional in your area. You can also browse the Glos-sary of Services for search criteria ideas. Search results include a full description of the AOLCPs who provide services in your zip code.

While on the www.organiclandcare.net website, look in the “Homeowner Corner” for seasonal articles written by experienced organic land care professionals and for do-it-yourself home-owner’s tips.

Introduction to Organic Lawns and YardsPlus a Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Property

By Sarah Little, Ph. D.

NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION, ORGANIC LAND CARE PROGRAM

Introduction to Organic Lawns and Yards, Plus a Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Property

CT NOFA, PO Box 164 Stevenson CT 06491

www.organiclandcare.net info@organiclandcare.net

(203) 888-5146This work is supported, in part, with fund-

ing from the Northeastern IPM Center (NortheastIPM.org) and the USDA Nation-

al Institute of Food and Agriculture. The recommendations in this publication are not a substitute for pesticide labeling. The label is the law; read it and follow the instructions before applying any pesticide.

No product discrimination is intended by the authors and their institutions. No

endorsement of any products mentioned or criticism of unnamed products is implied.

What is an Ecosystem?An ecosystem is defined as a biological community and its

non-living physical environment. In other words, it is all the living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, etc.) linked together through nutrient and energy cycles with their soil, air, water, sun, rain and physical environment. Ecosystems come in all sizes: from a single oasis in a desert to hundreds of square miles of rainforest, and from your own backyard to the planet as a whole.

BiodiversityBiodiversity is the variety and spice of life, and science

tells us that more is usually better. It is a measure of how many interacting species are in an ecosystem. Not only rare species, but every living thing in an ecosystem counts.

Native PlantsNative plants play an important role in increasing bio-

diversity to create a stable ecosystem. A native plant is generally considered to be one that occurred in a particular region prior to European settlement without being the result of human actions.

Invasive Plants and AnimalsInvasive plants and animals can be defined as non-native

species that have spread into native or minimally managed ecosystems, causing economic or environmental harm by de-veloping self-sustaining populations and becoming dominant and/or disruptive to those systems.

Ecosytems Checklisto Encourage more native species on your propertyo Be aware of invasive plants and animals and remove

from your property if possible.o Preserve any existing diversity all stars such as: oak,

black cherry, crabapple, blueberries, huckleberries, na-tive wild roses, red cedar, elderberry, shrubby dogwood (red osier), goldenrod, aster, sedges, native grasses

o Learn about the water cycles, plants and animals in your local ecosystem

o Go on nature walks and observe natural landscaping: see how certain plants prefer sun or shade, wet or dry, the way certain plants and animals are found together, how fallen leaves and pine needles act as natural mulch and fertilizer, how seeds are spread, etc.

Ecosystems: Key Concepts

Book Excerpt

The following information and articles were extracted from a more in-depth

booklet Introduction to Organic Lawns and Yards which is published by NOFA

Organic Land Care Program, CT NOFA.

Water ChecklistoChoose natives and species adapted to your

climate and site moisture conditionsoAdd compost and organic matter to soil to

improve water retention. Cover bare soil with mulch, compost or plantings to reduce evaporation

oWhen watering, do so only in the early morning to reduce evaporative losses and to avoid encouraging fungal diseases

oWater only new grass and plants, wean young plants off watering, and allow mature grass to go dormant during dry spells

oTurn off automatic sprinklers and only water when lawn and plants need it. In any case, no more than once per week to encourage deep roots and discourage weed germination and fungus. Exact schedule would depend on weather conditions, plant types and age, soil condition and regional water conservation requirements (such as watering bans).

oAllow runoff to infiltrate into the ground right on your property by diverting roof runoff into low-lying areas or into dry wells.

oMaintain natural vegetation buffers to trap chemical runoff from your property along wetlands and watercourses that run through your land.

oPrevent contamination of stormwater by minimizing the use of non-biodegradable cleaners, oil, solvents and other pollutants. Use cardboard or other absorbent materi-als to catch oil and chemicals when working on your car and dispose of in the trash. Do not rinse chemicals so that the run-off goes directly into the street.

oNever over apply fertilizers or other soil amendments. Never allow fertilizers or other soil amendments to get into the street, side-walk, driveway or any unintended surface. If you use a drop-spreader, brush material from pavement or walkways back onto turf or plant beds.

oNever dump anything down a storm drain.

Natural Water CyclesWater continually flows through ecosystems, interacting

with and transporting materials below ground, in living matter, in the air, and in streams, ponds, lakes and oceans. Water is quite literally the blood of life. From deserts to vernal pools, the composition of life in an ecosystem is entirely dependent on the particular water cycles of that ecosystem.

Minimizing Water UseFor organic properties, the rule of thumb for watering

is to keep it to the absolute minimum. It is even possible to design a landscape that does not require any water-ing. The idea is to adapt the ecosystem on your property to the natural water available, rainfall or groundwater, so you don’t need irrigation. The exception to this rule is for establishing young plants, be they trees or grass.

Improving Water QualityWater that runs off your property and into storm drains

can carry pollutants into streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean. There are some simple things you can do to help keep these water bodies clean. The most important of these is to make sure that rain that falls on your property seeps back into the ground on your property and doesn’t run off to the street, storm drain or in erosion channels. The second most important is to not put toxic materials like herbicides, insecticides, oil and solvents onto your property, either on the soil or on your driveway or garage floor where they can get washed away and contaminate ground water and surface waters.

Water: Key Concepts

Photo: By Eric Hill, released under Creative Commons

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The community of organisms that inhabits the soil is known as the soil food web. The soil food web consists of worms and insects but also the billions of microscopic crea-tures, bacteria, fungi and protists that inhabit every spoon-ful of soil. A healthy soil food web forms protective layers around roots to keep pathogens at bay, helps plants obtain nutrients from the soil, breaks down toxic compounds that inhibit plant growth, improves disease suppression, and builds soil structure, making it easier for roots to grow and obtain nutrients and water.

In natural systems, organic matter—provided by decay-ing roots and stems, animal droppings, and, in forested areas, the autumn leaf drop—cycles in place. A thriving microbial community digests and breaks down this organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the soil. Organic land-scaping strives to recreate natural soil ecosystems that ac-tively support healthy plant life by maintaining rich organic content in the soil and maintaining the proper balance of nutrients, pH and soil biology to support a thriving below ground ecosystem.

Soil and Planting PrinciplesThere are two basic approaches to preparing the soil

before planting. The first is to not amend the native soil at all. This requires great care in selecting plants that match the soil types and site conditions on a property. Foregoing the conventional amendment process requires fewer inputs and is less expensive, but requires more knowledge. The

second approach is to amend the existing soil with compost or organically approved minerals and nutrients to match the plants you want to grow there. In either case, a soil test beforehand is required to match the soil to the needs of the desired plants.

For planting shrubs or low groundcover, make sure the plants you choose are well adapted to your specific site, preferably natives, but in any case suitable for your sun, moisture, temperature, soil type, and wind conditions. Avoid using one or two species, the more variety the more likely some or all will thrive on your property. Dig a hole twice as wide as the diameter of the root spread, and only deep enough so that the top of the roots are at ground level. Amend the soil according to the needs of the particu-lar shrub, but it is best if your native soil type matches the shrub’s needs already. Water during dry periods during the first growing season, and then wean the shrub off irrigation altogether. When mulching, do not allow mulch to touch the bark of the trees and shrubs. See the Learn More sec-tion for links to informative guides for planting trees and shrubs.

Soil Testing the Easy WayThe first step before working on your landscape should

always be to take a soil test. A soil test will tell you exactly what your lawn or garden needs so you can add only those nutrients that are necessary. Soil testing provides essential information about soil levels of minerals, nutrients, organic matter, and other essential components, and the presence of soil organisms. A standard soil test is used to determine soil pH (acidity/alkalinity); the percentage of organic matter in the soil; and any nutrient or mineral deficiencies, excesses,

Soil is

The foundation of organic land care is knowledge of and

proper care for the soil. A healthy soil supports a large

and active population of beneficial native organisms, is free of compaction, pesticides and other toxins, as well as salt buildup, and contains a proper balance of organic

matter and nutrients.

Soil Is Alive | Book Excerpt

are the pH and following macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), potassium (K). The report will offer sug-gestions that may include increasing or decreasing the pH of your soil, or adding some of the above nutrients, usually in the form of fertilizers or compost. The recommendations will specify how many pounds of each nutrient to add per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizing and liming, particularly of lawns, should always follow the soil test recommendations. Don’t fall into the habit of just adding a little more nitro-gen or phosphorus, as over-fertilizing can cause pollution and lawn problems.

or imbalances. A more comprehensive soil bioassay can evaluate the presence and balance of soil organisms such as fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and protozoa. The Learn More section has a list of soil testing laboratories.

Taking soil samples and preparing them for shipment to a lab is not difficult and does not require special tools. You send a sample of your soil to a soil-testing labora-tory, and they send a report on the chemistry of your soil with specific recommendations of what types of fertilizers and nutrients to add to optimize the soil for what it is you want to grow. Each lab provides complete instructions and specifications to follow in order to obtain accurate results. It is important to note that a soil test will yield meaningful results only when a representative sample is collected and prepared for each area of interest (the vegetable garden, the lawn, the perennial bed, around a tree, etc.).

The report lists the pH (a measure of acidity) and organic matter content of your soil, and how much avail-able nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) the soil has. (The availability depends on a number of factors, including pH and % organic matter.) Soil can also be tested for the minor (but important) nutrients magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), boron (B), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn), as well as toxic heavy metals like lead (Pb), ar-senic (As) and cadmium (Cd). The most important values

Soil ChecklistoContemplate, for a moment, the 1 billion organisms

living in a teaspoon of dirt from your backyardoProtect your soil from toxins and saltsoGet a soil test before planting trees, shrubs or reno-

vating a lawnoGet a soil test before adding soil amendments,

including fertilizers and limeoEnsure your landscaper performs a soil test before

applying anything to your yard

Organic Soils and Compost

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info@exseedsoil.com

Lawn AlternativesA lawn is an area of land covered with closely cropped

plants, usually grasses. Most lawn grasses used today in the Northeast are sun-loving, sod-forming, cool-season species of European descent. Their genetic predisposition is to grow tall, produce flowers and seed, and become dormant during the heat and relative dryness of summer. Typical lawn main-tenance—namely, continuous mowing close to the ground, removing the grass clippings, and fertilizing and watering throughout the warm, dry summer season - puts them under constant stress, causing a chronic dependence on water, fer-tilizer and pesticides to keep them green and lush.

The energy and resources required to maintain a weed-free, summer-green, vast grass carpet cause a great deal of collateral environmental damage. The manufacture and use of machinery for installing and maintaining lawns requires huge amounts of energy and creates air, water, soil, and noise pollution. The manufacture, transportation, and applica-tion of pesticides and fertilizers demand yet more energy and releases pollutants into the environment at every stage. Limiting broad stretches of the cultivated landscape to a handful of grass species and varieties reduces biodiversity. Quite simply, conventional suburban lawns, as a rule, are not ecologically sustainable.

Fortunately, there are many beautiful, low-maintenance, alternatives to conventional lawns including native flower gardens, perennial ornamental gardens, meadows, woodland gardens, perennial food gardens, and wildlife habitats. You can also convert part of your lawn into a vegetable garden and reap the benefits of fresh organic vegetables.

In sunny areas, low-growing plants and grass-like species that are drought-tolerant, nutrient efficient, and disease resis-tant can be used. Incorporating certain leguminous (nitro-gen-fixing) broadleaf plants such as clovers and trefoil with native grasses adds diversity and durability and provides a supply of natural nitrogen to the lawn. For sunny areas that will not be mowed frequently, mixtures of native grasses like sedges and fescues as well as wildflowers can be planted as a meadow garden. The “no mow” grass mixes, composed of native fescues that are naturally compact and require infrequent mowing (though mowing at least once a year to discourage woody perennials), are another alternative. In ar-

eas too shady for any grass to grow, shade-tolerant, low-maintenance perennials, shrubs, and trees can add beauty and increase the biodiversity of the landscape. Special attention should be given to plants that are native to the region to increase local biodiversity. In marginal areas of the landscape, just allowing the lawn that already exists (free of invasive species) to grow “wild” will provide an economical, ecological, and sustainable alternative to the high-maintenance lawn, and provide food and cover for wildlife. The Learn More section provides a website with more information on lawn alternatives and using native grasses in lawns.

A Shout Out for White CloverThousands of biological, chemical and physical ele-

ments above and below ground make up the particular ecosystem called your yard. These players will do most of the nutrient recycling, water conservation, and pest con-trol for you, if you let them. Use of synthetic chemicals can suppress a variety of these natural chemical and bio-logical processes. A simple example of this is white clover.

White clover was considered an attractive and neces-sary component of healthy turf until the 1950s, and often included in grass seed mixes. Though not a native, it helps to deliver the essential nutrient nitrogen to enrich the growth of grass. Clover does this without dominating grass because it is easily managed with mowing and fer-tilizing: mowing at 3” and withholding fertilizer will favor a reasonable grass-to-clover ratio of about 60/40. Higher mowing or using fertilizer will reduce the amount of clo-ver. (Though clover makes excellent honey, keep in mind that if not mown regularly, clover flower heads will at-tract bees.) It is drought tolerant when not thickly plant-ed, so the lawn looks greener without watering when cool season grasses have gone dormant in the summer. Plus, white clover has no serious pests. The advent of herbi-cides made it possible to selectively eliminate all non-grass plants, and clover, though not previously considered a weed, suffered collateral damage. Ultimately, it fell out of fashion, became classified a weed and turned into an aesthetic annoyance. Ecosystem-minded land managers, though, realize that clover helps turf and reduces a lawn’s nitrogen needs. This simple plant can save the organic

Organic lawns can provide beauty, function, cost saving, pest resistance and drought tolerance, as well as health and ecological benefits.

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for example clover, yarrow, mosses and numerous other plants that can live in the understory of high-mown grasses. Usually these plants increase the resilience and beauty of your lawn while staying in the background. However, if they begin to dominate your lawn in a way you are unhappy with, there are further steps you can take. Fertility levels and soil pH can be maintained annually by the judicious use of soil amendments and fertilizers, as determined by soil testing. The number of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil can be increased by mulching shredded leaves into the lawn in the fall, using nitrogen-fixing plants in the lawn mix, and applying compost or compost tea that is high in beneficial bacteria and fungi. These biologically active ad-ditions will also help alleviate thatch problems. Mow using a well-maintained mower with a sharp blade. No more than one-third of the grass blade should be removed at one time, and remember to allow the grass to grow to a height of 3 inches to 4 inches. The taller grass has a larger and deeper root system and is more effective at crowding out unwanted weeds.

Different plants thrive in different soil conditions, and the presence of a plant in a given location can tell you about the soil conditions. By looking at the weeds, you can get an idea of why your grass isn’t growing there. A few ex-amples are: plantain is an indicator of compacted soil; moss prefers low pH and shade; sedges like wet soil; crabgrass grows in compacted, drought and heat-stressed soil and where grass is thin; and violets thrive in the shade. There are many others indicator weeds, see Learn More.

homeowner hundreds of dollars each year in material and labor costs by reducing the need for additional nitrogen ap-plications, reducing aesthetic lawn watering requirements, and as well it reduces the risk of nitrogen contamination of nearby streams, ponds and lakes and ocean.

Your Organic LawnOrganic lawns can provide beauty, function, cost sav-

ing, pest resistance and drought tolerance, as well as health and ecological benefits. All these benefits are maximized by maintaining a dense, deeply rooted, turf dominated by site-adapted turfgrasses. To maintain an already established organic lawn, there are really only two things you must do:

1. Set your mower as high as it will go (3 to 4 inches)2. Leave the grass clippings on the lawn.

That’s it. With at least 6 inches deep of good soil, you can go on for years like that.

However, if your lawn experiences some stressors such as increased traffic, compaction, insect damage, if you have a particularly dry summer, or simply as a precaution, do the following annually: Based on a soil test’s recommenda-tion, you can fertilize with an organic fertilizer or sprinkle on ¼ inch organic compost in early fall and early spring. Add lime if the pH is below 6.0 and gardener’s sulfur if it is above 7.0 (which is unlikely in the Northeast). Every fall and spring add seed to any thin or bare spots with a grass seed mix suited to your area, and sprinkle it over with com-post and water it lightly until it is established.

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On healthy, established turf, systematic watering is generally not needed and is not recommended. Water is a precious resource requiring large amounts of energy and infrastructure to deliver, and must be conserved. In gen-eral, overwatered lawns are prone to disease infection, and have shallow root systems that make them less tolerant of traffic and more prone to a variety of pest problems. If watering an established lawn becomes necessary, it should be watered deeply (to a depth of 6 inches or more) and in-frequently (no more than once per week). The soil needs to dry out partially between waterings to allow gas exchange between the soil and the atmosphere and reduce the risk of fungal diseases. Too much water will fill the pore spaces in the soil, suffocating roots and soil life and reducing the health of the grass plants. Watering should be timed and the saturation depth checked by checking with a shovel to determine how long to water a particular area.

If you chose not to water your lawn, and there has been a dry summer, plan on a late summer-early fall seeding plus a fertilization to enhance the recovery of the plants and encourage the rapid establishment of the new seedlings.

Renovating an Existing LawnIf you are really unhappy with your current lawn, either

because of the way it looks or because you want to get it off conventional pesticide management, or both, and you are in a hurry to build a functioning organic ecosystem supporting healthy turfgrass, you might consider hiring an organic lawn professional. A professional will be able to ad-dress such underlying problems as too little topsoil, wide-spread and pernicious weeds, drainage problems, compac-tion, light problems, and salt and insect damage. He or she will help identify the proper soil amendments to balance the soil nutrients and biology to be ideal for turfgrass.

It may be three years before a functioning organic turf ecosystem is fully established. In fact, until the process of building up soil organic matter and soil biology and encour-aging the grass plants to develop healthy root systems has been completed, lawn or turf may be susceptible to more weed infestation and insect damage than you are used to under a conventional synthetic management program. In the long run, an established organic lawn will require deliver function and beauty while requiring minimal maintenance.

New Lawns From ScratchGenerally, rather than tear up your yard, you will be

more successful if you renovate and keep some of your ex-isting plants that have already adapted to your yard.

Of course, there are cases where you need to install a new lawn from scratch. You might have just had construction done, or had some other major damage to your lawn area. The job may be too big for you to handle and you will probably need to hire a landscaper. Proper installation can make or break a lawn. It will determine the long-term beauty and health, and can greatly reduce the need for rou-tine inputs like fertilizer and water. Here are some things to consider when you talk to your landscaper about a lawn installation.

Installation of a new lawn is best undertaken in late summer or early fall when temperatures and rainfall are optimum for cool season grasses. If you must install a lawn in the spring, consider using an annual rye grass. Then in early fall, till it in and seed two weeks later with a peren-nial cool season grass mix or native grasses. The annual rye will germinate quickly, give you a nice lawn, and hold the soil until fall when cool-season turf grasses are best planted.

One of the key elements of a successful new lawn is properly prepared soil. Soil amendments, as specified by soil test results, are incorporated into the seedbed, with

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Lawn ChecklistoConsider using native fescues and sedgesoReduce area of lawnoMow high 3-4” oLeave clippings on lawnoGet a soil testoAdjust pH of soil, if needed according to the

soil test recommendations; anytime of yearoUse natural fertilizers, such as compost, ac-

cording to soil test recommendations; apply in fall

oAvoid the use of toxic materialsoWater infrequently, if at alloSeed with a mixture of grasses suitable to

your site conditions, in the fall and spring

the pH adjusted to about 6.5. Topsoil should be at least 6” deep and 3-5% organic material. All weeds should be removed. The surface needs to be graded with careful consideration to maintain drainage away from house and avoiding steep drops or the creation of erosion channels. Use a seed mixture that is adapted to, and tolerant of, the particular growing conditions of the site. There are many insect- and/or disease-resistant, sun- or shade-tolerant, species and cultivars, as well as native fescues and sedges to choose from. See Learn More for websites with infor-mation about grass seeds. Endophytically enhanced grass seed contains a naturally occurring fungus that discour-ages animals from eating the grass blade. It protects the grass from surface-feeding insects but should not be used where the grass may be used as food for domestic animals or wildlife, as it will sicken them. Always use several dif-ferent species and cultivars in the mix to enhance diversity and increase the chances of success. Consider using some white clover (roughly 1 part clover seed to 15 parts grass seed, sown separately), which will greatly enhance the functioning and reduce the maintenance of your lawn.

Ensure good seed-to-soil contact by lightly rolling or dragging the seed into the soil. Use a mulch that is as weed-free as possible, such as sterilized straw or salt marsh hay, to enhance germination and control erosion. The seedbed should be watered frequently but shallowly. The ideal situation is to maintain a “uniformly moist” seedbed during germination and establishment. Water-ing should increase in duration but decrease in frequency once the root system has become established. After several mowings and in the absence of hot, dry weather, watering should gradually be decreased. Watering should be elimi-nated when not necessary.

Sodding is a form of lawn establishment that provides instant coverage and looks impressive right away. Unfor-tunately, most sod is composed of high-maintenance grass species that have been given large amounts of synthetic inputs and water in order to grow quickly. Sod arrives with a minimal amount of soil and shallow roots, so care-ful preparation of the bed and regular deep watering is es-sential for the survival of the sod. Adding organic matter that has active microbial populations, such as humates, compost, and compost teas, is recommended to help with quick rooting. A sodded lawn often costs several times more, requires greater inputs, and is no more reliable than a lawn properly installed and maintained from seed.

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Organic LandscapingNortheast Organic Farming Associa-

tion Organic Land Care Program, website: www.organiclandcare.net

Northeast Organic Farming Associa-tion Organic Land Care Program, standards: NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care, Practices for the Design and Maintenance of Eco-logical Landscapes, 5th Edition, 2011 (print); www.organiclandcare.net/accreditation/standards

Garden Rant, website of current resources and discussions of eco-minded gardening enthusiasts: www.gardenrant.com

EPA, our waters: water.epa.gov/typeEPA, learn about your local water-

shed: cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm

Energy ConservationUS Department of Energy, conserving

energy in landscaping: www.ener-gysavers.gov/your_home/ landscaping/index.cfm

Secrets in the SoilU.S. Department of Agriculture, soil

biology primer: soils.usda.gov/sqi/concepts/soil_biology/soil_food_web.html

U.S. Department of Agriculture, soil quality: soils.usda.gov/sqi/index.html

Virginia Cooperative Exten-sion, planting shrubs: pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-701/426-701.html

Virginia Cooperative Exten-sion, planting trees: pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-702/426-702.html

University of Massachusetts Extension, factsheets on planting and plant maintenance: www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/plantculture.html

Soil Testing LabsSee our website for more information:

www.organiclandcare.net

National Sustainable Agriculture In-formation Service, clearinghouse for information on organic techniques: attra.ncat.org

Working With EcosystemsEPA, ecosystem educational: www.epa.

gov/highschool/ecosystems.htmEPA, native plants FAQs:

www.epa.gov/greenacres/faq.htmlNew England Wildflower Society:

www.newenglandwild.orgThe Center for Biodiversity and

Conservation: cbc.amnh.orgNational Park Service, plants:

www.nps.gov/plantsUniversity of Rhode Island, choosing

sustainable plants for the landscape: www.pse.uri.edu/maynard_sus-plants/html_spl2000/index.htm

Cornell University, community forest-ry: www.hort.cornell.edu/commfor/resources/index.html

WaterU. S. Geological Survey, natural water

cycles: pubs.usgs.gov/circ/circ1139/htdocs/natural_processes_of_ground.htm

Maryland Cooperative Extension, conserving water in the landscape: www.dnr.state.md.us/ed/xcape.pdf

Learn More Finding Resources: The principles and concepts of organic landscaping

cover many, many disciplines, from agriculture, ecology, soil science, water conser-vation, geology, chemistry, biology, entomology and plant science, to horticulture,

art, design and urban planning. It’s hard to find all the answers in one place! There are hundreds of books, courses, and websites to choose from. I’ve decided to list here just the places you can get free information on the web from either non-profits, government, university or extension services. The NOFA Organic Land Care website has more resources, including courses you can take in the

Northeast, and books you can buy. So go ahead, pick a topic and start browsing!

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Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center: threatsummary.forestthreats.org/index.html

GrubsOhio State University Extension,

identifying grubs: ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2510.html

Ohio State University, Insect Parasitic Nematodes, list of suppliers: www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/nematodes/nematode_suppliers.htm

Woolly AdelgidsUniversity of Massachusetts Extension,

factsheets: www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/piercing_sucking/hwa_faq.pdf or http://www.umass-greeninfo.org/fact_sheets/piercing_ sucking/hemlock_woolly_adelgid.html

Winter MothsMassachusetts Department of Agri-

cultural Resources, fact sheet: www.massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/winter%20moth.html

University of Massachusett Extension, fact sheet: www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/defoliators/wm_id_man.html

TicksConnecticut Agricultural Experiment

Station, tick handbook: www.ct.gov/caes/lib/caes/documents/ publications/bulletins/b1010.pdf

MosquitoesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics,

DEET alternative mosquito repel-lents: www.aap.org/family/ wnv-jun05.htm

University of Florida Extension, ef-ficacy and duration of mosquito repellents: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in419

Other PestsNorthwest Center for Alternatives to

Pesticides, online resources for pest management: www.pesticide.org/so-lutions/home-and-garden-toolbox

Lawn Alternatives, website with cur-rent resources and discussions on eco-friendly lawns and yards: www.lawnreform.org

Pest ControlOrganic PesticidesOrganic Materials Research Institute,

lists of approved organic materials: www.omri.org

Baystate Organic Certifiers, list of Northeast U.S., local, approved organic materials: www.baystateorganic.org

University of Massachusetts Extension, organic methods used in agriculture: www.extension.org/ organic%20production

Cornell University, resources for or-ganic pest and disease management: web.pppmb.cals.cornell.edu/ resourceguide

Plant and Insect IdentificationUniversity of Massachusetts Extension,

identifying weeds: www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/weed_herbarium/common_name_list.htm

University of Massachusetts Exten-sion, identifying weeds, insects and diseases of woody plants: www.umassgreeninfo.org/news_events.html#guide

Connecticut Agricultural Experi-ment Station, plants and pests lists: www.ct.gov/caes/cwp/view.asp?a=2823&q=377514

Invasive Plants and InsectsRegional and National Pest Alerts –

U.S. Department of Agriculture: www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/pest/in_focus/ipm_if_pestalert.html

Invasive Plant Atlas of New England: nbii-nin.ciesin.columbia.edu/ipane/ipanespecies/current_inv.htm

Invasive aquatic plants: www.mass.gov/dcr/watersupply/lakepond/publi-cations.htm#factsheets

Compost, Fertilizers, Mulches and other Soil AmendmentsHarvard University, organic landscap-

ing: www.uos.harvard.edu/fmo/ landscape/organiclandscaping

Maryland Cooperative Extension, basic principles of soil fertility, plant nutrients: www.growingforyou.com/images/SoilFertility.pdf

Maryland Cooperative Extension, basic principles of soil fertility, soil properties: extension.umd.edu/ publications/PDFs/FS640.pdf

EPA, compost: www.epa.gov/osw/ conserve/rrr/composting

EPA, global nitrogen cycle: www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/ wacademy/acad2000/nitroabstr.html

Sustainable Phosphorus Futures, peak phosphorus report: phosphorusfutures.net/peak-phosphorus

Virginia Cooperative Extension, mulching: pubs.ext.t.edu/426/426- 724/426-724.html

Cornell University, toxic mulch: www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/mulch/toxicmulch.html

LawnsBrooklyn Botanical Gardens, native

grasses in lawns: www.bbg.org/gar-dening/article/planting_a_ native_grass_lawn or www.bbg.org/gardening/article/sedge_lawns or www.bbg.org/gardening/article/low_slow_fescues

University of Massachusetts Extension, selecting grasses, soil management, cultural practices for lawn: www.umassturf.org/publications/online_pubs/lawn_landscape_bmp.pdf

Versicolor.ca, establishing white clover: versicolor.ca/lawns/docs/clover.html

Cornell University, lawn care with-out pesticides information bulletin: nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/lawn_care/files/Lawn_Care_ without_Pesticides.pdf

oKeep pesticides off your lawn and gardens. Using only non-toxic materials on your property reduces the health risk to yourself, your family, your neighbors and your local environment. See “Why Organic?” at www.organiclandcare.net/about/why-organic

oUse non-synthetic fertilizers from natural sources. Synthetic fertilizers are made in a chemi-cal process that uses fossil fuel and contributes to global warming. Use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer greatly increase the amount of nitrogen entering the global nitrogen cycle which has a serious negative impact on the organization and functioning of the world’s ecosystems, including accelerating the loss of biological diversity and decline of coastal marine ecosystems and fisheries. Visit www.epa.gov/water-train/nitrogen.html for more information. The use of synthetic phosphorus fertilizers has its own set of problems, in particular its contribution to the eu-trophication of fresh water lakes and ponds, and the limited global supply of phosphate rock. For more information, visit phosphorusfutures.net

oReduce water use. In many cities in the North-east, 50% of the drinking water goes to lawns and landscapes. Over 75% of our rivers are flow stressed because of water withdrawals for these residential uses. Read more at “Lawns: Good Watering Prac-tices” at www.organiclandcare.net/green-room/olc-articles/lawns-good-watering-practices

oRemove invasive plants. Invasive plants grow quickly and spread easily and often reduce the bio-diversity of whole ecosystems. Learn about invasive plants, how to avoid spreading them, and how to remove them from your own property. In the U.S., a good place to start is at the National Invasive Spe-cies Information Center, www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov

oHome gardening with native plants. Native plants are site adapted and usually require little to no watering, fertilizing or pesticides. Stunning gardens can be made from entirely native plants. See our bookstore for ideas. Since native plants are, well, native, it’s best to find a local conservation group who works with natives. If you live in the Northeast U.S., a good place to start is the New England Wildflower Society, www.newfs.org/learn.

They have a listing of Native Plant Societies in the US and Canada, www.newfs.org/publications-and-media/resources/nps.html

oMake and use compost. Compost has many advantages as a soil amendment and it is less likely to cause pollution of the local and regional environ-ment than fertilizers, even organic ones. Incorporat-ing compost improves turf, shrub and shade tree performance in marginal or poor soils. Good quality compost improves soil structure, reduces runoff and compaction, enhances biodiversity, increases water and nutrient retention, increases microbial activity, supplies nutrients, helps suppress and prevent plant diseases, detoxifies certain pesticides, and inacti-vates and kills potential human pathogens. The benefits to the plants are: improved establishment of turf, ornamentals and shade trees; improved color; increased root growth; and reduced need for fertil-izer, pesticides, and irrigation. To learn more about compost, you can start at EPA’s site: www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/composting/

oTest your soil. If you want your property to look its best, to save money, and to protect the environ-ment even more, do an easy soil test before you apply anything at all. A soil testing lab will help you figure out how much of which fertilizers and nutrients to apply for optimum results. www.organi-clandcare.net/green-room/olc-articles/soil-testing-and-labs

oIncrease biodiversity. Biodiversity is the key to a healthy ecosystem on any scale, from backyard to global. Biodiversity increases the stability of ecosys-tems, reduces the need for intervention, and makes them, from an aesthetic viewpoint, much more interesting. The earth is currently losing species at a rate that rivals mass extinctions in our geologic re-cord. You can use the American Museum of Natural History’s site as a starting point to read about why biodiversity is important, cbc.amnh.org. You can look at the National Wildlife Federation site to learn how to increase biodiversity in your own back yard.

oIf you have a lawn...Mow high, 3”-4”; leave grass clippings on lawn; water infrequently, if at all; en-courage a bit of white clover; and fertilize with com-post and overseed bares spots in fall and early spring.

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Connecticut

Fairfield County

Almstead Tree, Shrub Care, LLC

Bociek, BobStamford, CT

Fairfield203-348-4111

bbociek@almstead.comwww.almstead.com

Artscape Organic-Care, LLCPapa, Mike

Stamford, CT203-252-1954

Aventine GardenMariano Walrath, Erin

Bethel, CTFairfield

203-702-3905erinwalrath@gmail.com

www.aventinegardens.com

Camilla Worden Garden Design, LLC

Worden, CamillaBrookfield, CT203-790-9809

camillaworden@sbcglobal.netwww.camillaworden.com

Cobblestone Landscaping, LLCO’Regan, TessaRidgefield, CT203-894-4664

soregan22@comcast.netwww.cobblestonelandscapingllc.com

Connecticut GreenHageney, Daniel

Norwalk, CT203-667-8183

connecticutgreen@aol.comwww.connecticutgreen.com

Gardens by NancyBaker, NancyTrumbull, CT203-375-7011

gardensbynancy@msn.com

Glen Gate CompanyVitiello, Marco

Wilton, CT203-762-2000

marcov@glengatecompany.comwww.glengatecompany.com

Green Cross Inc.Pierce, KentNorwalk, CT203-838-2505

kent.pierce@greenx.comwww.greenx.com

Greenleaf Services LLCCole, BrianWilton, CT203-563-9559

GreenleafLLC@Optonline.netwww.greenleafservicesllc.net

Growing Solutions LLCFujitani, PaulBaliko, ChrisRidgefield, CT203-730-1103

paul@growso.comchris@growso.comwww.growso.com

Growing Things Inc.Hobson, JadeWilton, CT

jadehobson@aol.comgrowingthings.org

Hannigan, FrannyMonroe, CT203-445-8982

francis.hannigan@thomsonreuters.com

D&D Landscape LLCBenedict, David

Monroe, CT203-445-2849

david-benedict@sbcglobal.net

Diane Melish Landscape Design * Gardening

Melish, DianeFairfield, CT203-254-7307

dcmelish@optonline.net

Emerald OrganicCarruthers, Ciaran

Ridgefield, CT203-249-2383

irishtreedoc@yahoo.com

Environmental Land Solutions, LLCThrockmorton, Kate

Norwalk, CT203-855-7879

landscape@snet.net

Evergreen Environments, LLCKruzshak, JohnSandy Hook, CT

800-547-1222info@evergreeninc.netwww.evergreeninc.net

Freddy’s LandscapingMurray, DylanNorwalk, CT203-855-7854

dylan@myheadgardener.com

Gardens by Design of New England, LLC

Sanders, DavidWilton, CT917-597-0051

dsanders@gardensbydesign.comgardensbydesign.com

Local AOLCP ListingsThe following is a list of the 2011 Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals.

The listings are organized alphabetically by state, county, and business.

NOFA Accredited Professionals | Connecticut

Lee Horticultural ServicesLee, NicholasWilton, CT203-761-0330

nflee@optonline.net

Lisa C. CohnCohn, LisaBethel, CT

203-791-2354lcopecohn@gmail.com

Mazzeo, AlexandraTrumbull, CT

drascath@charter.net

Michael Siano Garden DesignSiano, MichaelFairfield, CT203-259-0561

msiano@optonline.netwww.michaelsianogardendesign.com/

index.php?did=2

Joseph Schiro Landscape Services

Schiro, JosephGreenwich, CT203-253-0332

josephschiro@optonline.net

Katherine Kamen Landscape Architect

Kamen, KatherineDarien, CT

203-656-1198kkla2@optonline.net

Kinglet Gardens Ecological Horticulture

Henrey, MelissaHenrey, Edward

Cos Cob, CT646-245-1703

melissa@kingletgardens.comehenrey@yahoo.com

www.kingletgardens.com

Hoffman LandscapesTrottier, Jonathan

Wilton, CT203-834-9656

j.trottier@hoffmanlandscapes.comwww.hoffmanlandscapes.com

J. Chris Keneally Tree Removal & Landscaping, LLC

Keneally, RachelEaston, CT203-226-1653

jckneals2@aol.comKeneally-Tree-Landscaping.com

Jim McLoughlin Landscaping LLCMcLoughlin, James

info@jimmcloughlinlandscaping.comwww.jimmcloughlinlandscaping.com

Connecticut | NOFA Accredited Professionals

Shining Green Lawn CareMorales, Clemente

clemor3055@yahoo.com

Smyers, WilfordNorwalk, CT203-838-2505

wil.smyers@greenx.com

Southport Organics, LLCMcGuire, Mary Lou

Southport, CT203-254-6009

mlmcguire@snet.netwww.southportorganics.com

Stamford Public SchoolsMcIntosh, Thomas

tmcintosh@ci.stamford.ct.us

Plantscapes, Inc.Corra, Daniel

Nadeau, MichaelFairfield, CT203-382-0335

dcorra@plantscapesorganics.complantscapes@snet.net

www.plantscapesorganics.com

Sabrina DesignDunn, PatriciaGreenwich, CT617-417-3637

pgdunn@sabrinadesign.net

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses

Hart, ChrisGreenwich, CT203-869-3418

chrish@sambridge.comwww.sambridge.com

Mill River ParkPiselli, VincentStamford, CT203-506-9888

vpmiller@optonline.netmillriverpark.com

Northeast Horticultural Services

Marcell, StaceyStratford, CT203-375-0553

northeasthorticultural@yahoo.comwww.northeasthorticultural.com

Out in the GardenBrach, Bob

Sherman, CT860 210-7954

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Vonne’s Victory Gardens, LLCWhittleton, Vonne

Westport, CT203-227-1876

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Wellers, MollyRidgefield, CT203-438-6906

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William Kenny Associates LLCKenny, Bill

Fairfield, CT203-366-0588

wkenny@wkassociates.netwww.wkassociates.net

Winston, DavidStamford, CT203-323-4356

dgardenman@sbcglobal.net

The Lawn RangersMcDermott, Scott

Greenwich, CT203-219-9020

ScottMcDermott08@gmail.com

Town of StratfordMencel, Ken

Bridgeport, CT203-372-7828

mightyturf@snet.net

University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System

Wilson, SandraBethel, CT

203-207-3261sandra.wilson@uconn.edu

Verdesign LLCPirozzoli, Mary Ellen

meps@sbcglobal.netwww.verdesign.net

T4 EcoScapesHemingway, Monica

mhemingway@t4ecoscapes.comwww.t4ecoscapes.com

The Care of TreesAndrew, Russell B.

Norwalk, CT203-847-1855

randrew@thecareoftrees.comwww.thecareoftrees.com

The LaurelRock CompanyBarry, ThomasWard, Andrew

Wilton, CTFairfield

203-544-0062tjamesbarry@aol.com

andrew@laurelrock.comwww.laurelrock.com

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Carone and Sons LandscapingCarone, Arthur J.Manchester, CT

860-648-2863caroneandsons@cox.netwww.caroneandsons.com

Designs of Mann, LLCMann, Sharon J.Bloomfield, CT

Hartford860-242-1178

designsofmann@comcast.netdesignsofmann.blogspot.com

Dirt & Stone Landscaping & Design LLP

Rulli, Donald DJNewington, CT860-665-0156

dirtstonelandscaping@yahoo.comwww.dirtstonelandscapes.com

Pat Leonard LandscapingLeonard, Patrick

Stratford, CT203-520-1222

ptleonard63@aol.com

Roberts & Roberts Landscape and Garden Design

Roberts, DeborahStamford, CT203-979-3672

droberts@robertslandscapes.comwww.robertslandscapes.com

Hartford County

Bettylou’s GardenSandy, BettylouManchester, CT

860-647-7097bettylous.gardening@snet.net

Connecticut’s Beardsley ZooYuckienuz, JeanneBridgeport, CT203-394-6576

jyuckienuz@beardsleyzoo.orgwww.beardsleyzoo.org

Gerbert and Sons Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc.Gerbert, JeffreyMaloney, John Stamford, CT203-324-3817

jeff@gerbertandsons.comjohn@gerbertandsons.com

Green Cross, Inc.Parker, JamesNorwalk, CT203-838-2505

james.parker@greenx.com

Lundstrom, ChristerNorwalk, CT203 838-2505

christer.lundstrom@greenx.com

Rising Sun LandscapingHuk, Tim

Simsbury, CT860-670-6768

huk1974@hotmail.com

Stanley Golf CourseNapier, John

New Britain, CT860-826-3519

jnnapper@att.net

The Natural Garden Collaborative, LLC

Bean, LaurelCollinsville, CT860-673-5834

laurelbean@sbcglobal.net

Town of FarmingtonD’Amico, KevinFarmington, CT

860-675-2550damicok@farmington-ct.org

www.farmington-ct.org

Lyons Landscape & Garden Design

Lyons, CatherineBloomfield, CT860-726-9434

catherinelyons@comcast.net

McClean Landscape & Nursery LLC

Ekwurtzel, SteveGranby, CT860-413-9813

mcclean_is_green@yahoo.com

Melrose Place Farm & GardensZhigailo, MartiMelrose, CT860-559-0177

zig143@aol.com

Mucci, TeresaWilton, CT203-722-8158

teremucci@optonline.net

Ecological Landscape Designs, LLC

Corriveau, ClemenceWest Hartford, CT

860-233-9878corriveau_landscape@hotmail.com

God’s Green EarthBeebe, ChristinaSimsbury, CT860-651-3122

cdpbb@comcast.net

Harrington’s Organic Land CareHarrington, ToddBloomfield, CT860-243-8733

todd@harringtonsorganic.comwww.harringtonsorganic.com

Ladybug LandscapingMoriarty, Ellen

Wethersfield, CT860-657-6511

info@lgadybuglandscaping.orgwww.ladybuglandscaping.org

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The Marketplace at Copps Hill Common 100 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203-438-4822 www.rossbread.com

ross’ bread Everything in our bakery is baked fresh, from scratch, every day on the premises. We serve you the best coffee and loose tea in real cups. Pastries and sandwiches on real plates. We encourage you to sit down and enjoy. While we will serve you any of our items “to go,” we prefer to think of ross’ bread as a place to relax with other members of the community and take time from your busy day to treat yourself.

Exterior Design Services, LLCShea, Tim

Woodbury, CT203-263-7045

shea4@earthlink.net

G.L. Bollard Corp./ Maywood Estate

Bollard, GregBridgewater, CT

860-354-4104maywood2@aol.com

Ginger Creek Nursery, LLCPradhan, Alnasir

Norfolk, CT860-542-5143

gingercreek@comcast.net

Hands of NatureKowarick, CarlosNew Milford, CT

860-799-7273ckowarick@aol.com

Litchfield County

Arbor Services of CT, Inc.Brague IV, WilliamLappala, Thomas

Washington Depot, CT860-868-1930

arbor@arborct.comwww.arborct.com

Booth Paolucci, ElizaWashington, CT

860-868-1384eliza@marinersgate.com

Briganic Landscapes LLCReardon, BrianTorrington, CT860-866-7785

briganic@yahoo.com

Cathy in the Garden, LLCZbuska, CathyHarwinton, CT860-485-0121

bobcatz@snet.net

TruGreen LawncareMuhlberg, PaulRocky Hill, CT860-563-5200

paulmuhlberg@trugreenmail.com

Valley Lawnscapes, LLCChomicz, Eva

Avon, CT860-416-6696

evachomicz@sbcglobal.net

Warner NurseryWarner, GwynSimsbury, CT860-651-0204

gardengirl472@gmail.comwww.warnernursery.com

West Hartford Landscaping, Inc.McIntyre, Scott

West Hartford, CT860-231-8262

mcintyrescott@hotmail.com

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Garden and Landscape Design and Personal Training in Gardening Skills for Vegetables, Flowers, Shrubs,

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bettylous.gardening@snet.net860-647-7097

Arboreta LandscapesKijewski, MikeMilford, CT203-783-9989

mikearbt@aol.com

B. Wagner, Plantscape Design & Restoration

Wagner, BarbaraMilford, CT203-878-8251

Wags45@aol.com

B. Yaeger LLCYaeger, Barbara A.

Madison, CT203-901-6915

iplayindirt@sbcglobal.net

Barefoot Landscape Design LLCArpino, Denise

Milford, CT203-640-7635

bareft-gardener@yahoo.com

Cox, JohnNew Haven, CTjcox@snet.net

Custom GroundsDorso, AnthonyProspect, CT203-758-6555

customgrounds@hotmail.com

Davern, JohnNew Haven, CT

203-691-1242john.davern@gmail.com

Deborah WeikWeik, DeborahWolcott, CT203-879-4717

fdjjweik@sbcglobal.net

Emmett Shutts LandscapingMixsell, Anastasia

Hamden, CT203-281-1665

shuttstreeservice@gmail.comwww.shuttstreeservicect.com

East Haddam Horticultural Services LLC

McNelly, DanielMcNelly, PattyMcNelly, Roger

Moodus, CT860-873-1128

dlmcnelly@hotmail.comwww.ehaddamhorticultural.com

Fire Ring FarmLivensparger, Nancy L.

Portland, CT860-342-2566

nancy.livensparger@gmail.comwww.fireringfarm.com

Gardens & TurfHendry, Joene

East Haddam, CT860-873-2477

joenemh@comcast.netwww.gardensandturf.com

Preston, JudyOld Saybrook, CT

860-395-0465tidewaterinstitute@sbcglobal.net

Speaking of LandscapesConnolly, KathleenOld Saybrook, CT

860-510-2136kathy@speakingoflandscapes.comwww.speakingoflandscapes.com

Stahlbush Tolley, LoisIvoryton, CT860-767-7753

ls.tolley@comcast.net

Town of Portland Grounds Maintenance

Johnson, CarlPortland, CT860-342-6733

Cjohnson1001@sbcglobal.net

New Haven County

Apicella, PeterHamden, CT203-248-2898

marianpete@aol.com

Karen Bussolini, PhotographerBussolini, KarenSouth Kent, CT

860-927-4122kbgarden@charter.net

www.agpix.com/karenbussolini

Loretta Stagen DesignsStagen, Loretta

New Preston, CT203-323-2544

loretta@lorettastagen.com

Lunan’s Landscaping LLC/ Premier TurfLunan, Norval

Morris, CT203-537-0420

nlunan@msn.comwww.premierturf.com

Martin, TovahRoxbury, CT860-354-7960

tovah@tovahmartin.comtovahmartin.com

Philippi, SarahBethlehem, CT203-266-9115

sarahphilippi1@gmail.com

Salisbury Garden Center, LLCEichstedt, EmilyMendelsohn, Eric

Salisbury, CT860-435-2439

emmabee_1985@yahoo.comsalisburygardens@comcast.net

www.salisburygardencenter.com

The Anything BoxOwles, Frances J.New Preston, CT

860-868-0077to.efo@rcn.com

Middlesex County

Anne Wolak Garden Design, LLC

Wolak, AnneHaddam, CT860-605-6830

annewolakgardendesign@gmail.com

Franklin, RobinGales Ferry, CT

860-710-4466r2mfranklin@gmail.com

Good Fox GardensSt. Cyr, AlmaNorwich, CT860-886-3976

alma@goodfoxgardens.comwww.goodfoxgardens.com

Perennial Harmony Garden ShopReed, Petie

Waterford, CT860-440-3653

perennialharmony@msn.comwww.perennialharmony.com

Sprigs & Twigs, Inc.Kolakowski, Courtney

Beaman, BillGrivois, Kristin

Lillie, BillLillie, Linda

Gales Ferry, CT860-823-9907860-334-8558860-803-7308860-235-0752

courtney@sprigsandtwigs.netbillbeaman@sprigsandtwigs.netkristingrivois@rocketmail.com

bill@sprigsandtwigs.netlinda@sprigsandtwigs.netwww.sprigsandtwigs.net

Wertheimer & Associates, LLCWertheimer, Sheila

Old Lyme, CT860-434-3556

wertheimer@snet.netWALandscapes.com

Yankee Tree, LLCParker, JonathanOld Lyme, CT860-434-8733

jonparker.yankeetree@yahoo.com

Hoffman, Dr. FrancesMystic, CT860-536-7320

franceshoffman@me.com

Nature & Scents, LLCHine, Sharon

West Haven, CT203-668-6315

natureandscents@sbcglobal.net

Place Landscape DesignKane, Taylor

New Haven, CT203-671-2345

placelandscape@att.net

Prestige Landscaping, Inc.Cox, Kevin

Seymour, CT203-734-8998

kjlcj2000@aol.com

TJB-Inc.Greiner, TedHamden, CT203-287-0636

tjb@tjb-inc.comwww.tjb-inc.com

UCONN Cooperative Extension Center

Hsiang, JudithBethany, CT203-407-3167

judith.hsiang@uconn.edu

Wildermann LandscapingWildermann, Asa

Madison, CT203-245-5111

info@wildermannlandscaping.com

Woodland TreeWorks LLCRoss, DianaOrange, CT203-228-1795

diana.ross@woodlandtreeworks.comwww.woodlandtreeworks.com

New London County

Eastern Point Land CareHill, Paul

Groton, CT860-445-4811

jefe04@yahoo.com

Hallstar Industries, Inc.Hallman, David

Milford, CT203-874-1015

Hallstar@aol.com

Holland, SusanNaugatuck, CT203-729-7132

susieforestland@sbcglobal.net

J White ConsultingWhite, James R.

Milford, CT203-996-1443

jwhiteconsultant@aol.com

Little Green LandscapesMacPhee, DanielNew Haven, CT

203-432-9363daniel@littlegreenlandscapes.comwww.littlegreenlandscapes.com

Lomanto, AngelaNorth Haven, CT

203-287-8252angcl@att.net

Mathews, LindseyBranford, CT203-752-7796

lindsay.mathews@sbcglobal.net

Mohr, EricMilford, CT203-376-5242

r2tdmb@aol.com

Moriarty’s Lawn Care, Inc.Moriarty, Kevin

North Branford, CT203-444-2418

moriartyslawncare@yahoo.com

MowGreen New HavenCoe, Natalie

New Haven, CT203-891-7100

coe.nat@gmail.comwww.mowgreen.us

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Green Thumbs Up!Ballard, DanielAtlanta, GA404-593-6218

dballard423@gmail.com

Illinois

McLean County

Grieder Landscaping and Kid Conscious Lawn Care

Bilow, CathyBloomington, IL

309-662-8527cwb@grieders.com

www.meanderingpath.com

Androscoggin County

Irene’s GardensBarber, IreneDurham, ME207-650-9256

irenebbarber@gmail.com

Cumberland County

Casco Bay Safe LawnsBottomley, Peter

Cape Elizabeth, ME207-799-2845

partners@cascobaysafelawns.comwww.cascobaysafelawns.com

Go Green Landscaping Inc. and Organic

Mosquito and Tick ControlMelevsky, DavidScarborough, ME

207-232-2294david@gogreenlandscapinginc.comwww.gogreenlandscapinginc.com

Pineland FarmsDonnelly, Ryan

New Gloucester, ME207-939-4563

rdonnelly@pinelandfarms.orgwww.pinelandfarms.org

Go Organic LLCTycz, John

Thompson, CT860-935-5235

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Bandele, GabrielWashington, DC

202-321-9069bandele@erols.com

Delaware

Sussex County

G.R.O. (Grass Root Organics)Kindl, AdamMilford, DE302-381-7722

kindl2@verizon.net

Florida

Collier County

Eco Logic Land CareOrlikoff, IanNaples, FL

239-348-1302info@ecologiclandcare.com

ecologiclandcare.com

Georgia

Fulton County

Atlanta Beltline Inc.Burke, KevinAtlanta, GA404-614-8300

kburke@beltline.org

Tolland County

A. Cote & Sons LandscapingCote, Adam

Mansfield Center, CT860-617-4169

adamsuelevi@aol.comacslandcare.com

Earthwise Organic LandscapingHazleton, Greg

West Suffield, CT860-306-9604

greghaz42@yahoo.com

Milrick Lawn Service LLCBrosseau, Richard

Mansfield Center, CT860-942-8586

milricklawnservice@charter.netwww.milricklawnservice.com

Native SoilsDaggett, Ph.D., DaveStorrs-Mansfield, CT

510-387-4324nativesoils@gmail.com

Nature’s EdenBender, Ellen O.Ellington, CT860-871-8085

eobender@gardener.com

Naturescape, LLCMiner, MarcieAndover, CT860-742-0326

naturescape1@comcast.netwww.NaturescapeCt.com

Town of Hebron- Park & Recreation Dept.

Calarco, RichardHebron, CT860-228-5971

Rcalarco@hebronct.com

Windham County

Nicholson, MaureenPomfret Center, CT

860-434-9399charnic@aol.com

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York County

CL Garden Design & ServicesLaboissonniere, Carol

Kennebunk, ME207-475-3260

calaboissonniere@hotmail.com

JNL Inc.Durack, Pamela

Eliot, ME207-439-6075

pamela@jnlinc.com

Piscataqua Landscaping Co., Inc.

Critchley, JaimeSanford, ME207-590-5159

critchley83@yahoo.comLund, Gregory

Eliot, ME207-439-2241

plci@comacast.net

Sunset Farm OrganicsLorrain, PaulLyman, ME207-423-9348

organicfarm@gwi.netwww.sunsetfarmorganics.com

Penobscot County

Maine Sustainable Lawn Care & Landscapes

Turmel, WadeKenduskeag, ME

207-217-5364info@mymainelawn.comwww.mymainelawn.com

Somerset County

Lynch Landscaping Inc.Lynch, John

Skowhegan, ME207-474-2420

john@lynchlandscaping.comwww.lynchlandscaping.com

Wells County

Dean C. Ramsdell LandscapingKelly, JamieWells, ME

207-646-4807info@ramsdelllandscaping.comwww.ramsdelllandscaping.com

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Hibbard, DianaYarmouth, ME207-846-4940

dhibbard@maine.edu

Nichols, JustinPownal, ME207-329-4029

jnichols@mainegardens.org

Knox County

Balsam Hill FarmBakley, JC

Camden, ME207-975-4343

balsamhillfarm@yahoo.comwww.balsamhillfarm.com

Blue Newt DesignsHolland, Katherine

Warren, ME207-273-3223

kath@bluenewtdesigns.comwww.bluenewtdesigns.com

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Chris Mark & Sons, Inc.Leone, Jessie

Cataumet, MA508-564-4610

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Old Sod Landscaping IncPhelan, Finbarr Bartley, T. MarkHyannis Port, MA

508-778-4211oslcorp@verizon.net

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Green Arts Garden DesignGreen, Ruth

Monterey, MA413-528-5908

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Native Habitat RestorationHoy, Sari

Sheffield, MA413-229-8124

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Nature Works LandcareLassor, Rich

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The Country GardenersMcCracken, Bridghe

Great Barrington, MA413-644-0155

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Fieldworks LandscapeBaker, Karen

North Eastham, MA508-255-5211

buzzoystertrail@comcast.net

Fowler Lawns A Complete Lawn Care Company

Fowler, DerekDennis, MA508-385-2899

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Hyannis Country Garden Inc.Ingraham, Nanette

Nelson, CraigStokes, ChrisHyannis, MA508-775-8703

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Jensen LandscapesPhilos-Jensen, MCLP, Dan

Barnstable, MA774-994-1543

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Littlefield LandscapesKelley, Laura

North Eastham, MA774-353-6511

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Marshall Landscape Construction

Marshall, CIC, JosephEast Falmouth, MA

508-457-3148jlshkeets@aol.com

Viburnum Landscape DesignTunsley, Kathy

East Falmouth, MA508-388-7788

kathytunsley@comcast.netwww.viburnumdesign.com

Blue Rose GardensPecoraro, Victoria

Wellfleet, MA 508-349-1327

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Maryland

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KW Landscaping, Inc.Wengernuk, Kevin

Severn, MD410-729-0646

kevin@kwlandscaping.comwww.kwlandscaping.com

Montgomery County

Gardens of the Three GracesZimmerman, Catherine

Silver Spring, MD301-754-1414

CatherineZimmerman@yahoo.com

Richard Landscaping, LLCBajana, RichardBethesda, MD301-896-0391

richard@bajana.netwww.richardlandscaping.net

University of MarylandWeiser, JeffreyDamascus, MD240-421-4675

jweiser@fm.umd.edu

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Barnstable County

Brown S Green Organic Lawn and Gardens

Brown, Kristoffer J.South Yarmouth, MA

508-577-3664kristoffer.brown@yahoo.com

capecodcomposttea.com

E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc.Kennedy, MCLP, Robert

Hyannis, MA508-778-6466

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Beetlebung Tree Care LLCSaunders, Chris

West Tisbury, MA508-560-3000

eastfalmouth@hotmail.com

Working Earth Organic Gardening & Landscaping, Inc.

Villa, JudeEdgartown, MA

508-627-7094workingearth@verizon.net

www.workingearthmarthasvineyard.com

Evangeline & CompanyCosta, EvangelineOak Bluffs, MA914-413-0887

landscape@evangelineandco.com

Quintessential GardensDuphily Cook, Jessica

Westport, MA774-451-3848

quintessentialgardens@gmail.com

Read ServiceRead, B. G.

Westport, MA508-642-8614

bgread0@yahoo.com

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Garden EndeavorsWillson, LauraSwansea, MA401-465-1760

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Bristol County

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Brodeur, CarlEaston, MA508-584-2516

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East Taunton, MA508-525-3137

craig@greenscape.us.comwww.greenscapemass.us.com

Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Langille, Robert

Seekonk, MA508-336-7830

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Landscape Planners, Inc.Mulry, WinslowWenham, MA978-468-2290

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Lang, RobertLynn, MA

916-996-4605langnatural@gmail.com

N.D. LandscapeZuidema, Abby

Georgetown, MA978-352-5400

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Osborne OrganicsOsborne, Chip

Marblehead, MA781-631-2468

ozflor@aol.comwww.osborneorganics.com

Peaceful Valley GardensMcLaughlin, Adaela

Haverhill, MA978-469-8324

peacefulvg@verizon.netwww.peacefulvalleygardens.com

PJC & Company Ecological Land Care Inc.

Newcombe, FredRowley, MA978-432-1019

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Plant CreationsQuimby, CherylGeorgetown, MA

978-852-0997plantcreations01@gmail.com

PotscapesMaunsell, CharleenGeorgetown, MA

978-352-5854potscapes@gmail.comwww.potscapes.net

Forget-Me-Not Garden ServicesCalkins, PeggyTalbot, Susan

South Hamilton, MAEssex, MA

978-768-7160calkins1@verizon.nettalbot78@earthlink.net

Grove Hill GardensPeterson, FranAndover, MA781-209-0972

fran@grovehillgardens.comwww.grovehillgardens.com

Ida Wye DesignsWye, Ida

ida.wye@verizon.net

Its Natures WayRoss, Andi

Newbury, MA978-465-2585

itsnaturesway@gmail.comwww.naturegardenz.com

J.C. LandscapingKnodel, David L.

Peabody, MA978-532-9368

turfcare@jclandscaping.comwww.jclandscaping.com

J.Gil Organic LandscapingGil, Javier

Newburyport, MA978-430-1865

organiclandscaper@gmail.comwww.j-gil.com

JLH LandscapeHaendiges, Jeannine

Salem, MA978-825-9103

jlhaendiges@earthlink.net

Landmark SchoolSauriol, Richard

Beverly, MA978-526-4015

rsauriol@landmarkschool.org

Essex County

Back To NatureMasi, NanetteAmesbury, MA978-790-5329

nanette@bringnaturehome.comwww.bringnaturehome.com

Charles D. Sherzi, Jr. & Associates

Sherzi Jr., Charles D.Andover, MA978-470-4785

csherzi@comcast.netwww.groundrulesnewengland.com

Church Street GardeningJones, Randy

Gloucester, MA978-828-1468

info@churchstreetgardening.comwww.churchstreetgardening.com

Cole, DarrahGloucester, MA360-271-6479

darrahcole@yahoo.com

Dewey GardensDewey, Dan

Centerville, MA508-951-3984

dan@deweygardens.comwww.deweygardens.com

Earth LandscapeDragon, Curtis

Salem, MA978-744-1475

earthlandscape@verizon.netwww.organicearthcare.com

Eastgate Garden DesignPeabody, DanielPeabody, GraceTopsfield, MA978-887-3769

info@eastgatedesigns.netgrace@eastgatedesigns.netwww.eastgatedesigns.net

Piper Landscape and IrrigationPiper, BrucePeabody, MA978-223-3029

brucepiper40@yahoo.com

PJB Landscape & Garden Design

Boyle, PennieWest Newbury, MA

978-510-1060pennieb@verizon.net

The Herb Hill Microdairy Organics

McKain, LucyAndover, MA978-475-7931

lucymckain@verizon.net

Uppington Gardens/DesignUppington, Ann

Byfield, MA978-465-0827

annuppington@yahoo.com

Franklin County

Living LandscapesRoper, Frank

Wellesley/Orange, MA508-333-4267

meraft1@yahoo.com

The Seaside GardenerStanton, HeatherRockport, MA978-290-3904

theseasidegardener@yahoo.com

Tripp, JayGroveland, MA508-560-4138

jhtripp@comcast.net

White Gardens Of RockportWhite, MaryRockport, MA978-546-9513

marytwhite@verizon.net

Wolf Hill Home and Garden Center

Asaro, JodyGloucester, MA978-281-4480

jasaro@wolfhillgardencenter.comwww.wolfhillgardencenter.com

Annisquam Landcare, Inc.Burgess, Ben

Catalini, WilliamGloucester, MA978-282-3323

burgeben@gmail.cominfo@annisquamlandcare.comwww.annisquamlandcare.com

Mary Mintz Master GardenerMintz, Mary

Rockport, MA978-546-2155

plantlines@mac.com

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design

Sherwood, RueIpswich, MA978-356-4416

info@ruesherwood.comwww.ruesherwood.com

Shamrock AcresCarney-Feldman, Catherine

Ipswich, MA978-356-7093

carneyfeldman@yahoo.com

Susan Quateman Landscape DesignQuateman, Susan

Wenham, MA978-468-7773

squateman@verizon.netwww.susanquatemanlandscape.com

The Governor’s Academy/ Maintenance Dept.

Swift, PeterByfield, MA978-465-1763

psw.ft@governorsacademy.orgpswift@govsacademy.org

www.thegovernorsacademy.org

The Herb FarmacyWollmering, Rita

Salisbury, MA978-834-7879

thymeout@theherbfarmacy.comwww.theherbfarmacy.com

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Bella Terra GardeningLidsky, CorinneNewton, MA857-636-1784

bellaterragardening@gmail.com

Benjamin CrouchCambridge, MA

617-935-4025bejaycee@yahoo.com

Bird House Organic Land CareCovell, AndrewWest Acton, MA

978-263-1628andy@birdhouseorganic.comwww.birdhouseorganic.com

Cheshire Cat Organic GardensPegrum, Denise

Stow, MA978-461-2461

denise@cheshirecatorganicgardens.comwww.cheshirecatorganicgardens.com

Coppinger CompanyCoppinger, John

N. Chelmsford, MA978-251-8309

coppco@verizon.netwww.coppingercompany.com

Ecological ViewsSmith, MichaelArlington, MA617-633-8459

mjsmith999@comcast.net

EcoscapesPalatine, JuliaSomerville, MA978-852-7086

juliapalatine@gmail.com

Federal Reserve Bank of BostonKelly, Paul

Concord, MA617-973-3786

paul.kelly@bos.frb.org

Franciso’s LandscapingChicojay Chacon Francisco, JuanArlington, MA781-738-2657

fchicojay@aol.com

Goat Nook FarmHolmes, Lori

Cummington, MA413-634-5076

keffie02144@yahoo.com

Middlesex County

A Blade of GrassHellweg, MiriamWayland, MA508-358-4500

mhellweg@abladeofgrass.comwww.abladeofgrass.com

A Yard & A Half LandscapingEdsell-Vetter, Carolyn

Waltham, MA781-788-8855

carolyn@ayardandahalf.comwww.ayardandahalf.com

ALE Land DesignMcLaurin Eccles, Anne

Lexington, MA781-888-5247

anne.eccles@alelanddesign.comwww.alelanddesign.com

Angelli Garden DesignBringola, Susan

Framingham, MA508-877-4789

susan@angellidesign.comwww.angellidesign.com

Anna’s Tender Land Care Service

Mayor, AnnaLittleton, MA617-388-2078

anna.mayor@massmicro.com

Applied EcologicsEggleton, DavidWoburn, MA339-227-5386

dse@appliedecologics.com

AquaTerra DesignsKimmel, KristenMaynard, MA617-298-8778

aquaterralandscapes@verizon.netwww.aquaterralandscapes.com

Hampden County

Blueberry Hill Gardens & Landscapes

Hamm, DebraMonson, MA413-531-3302

blueberryhgl@aol.com

Garden Beds & BordersFrickenhaus, Karen

Monson, MA413 297-4768

frick@comcast.netwww.gardenbeds.biz

GrassRoots Lawn CareRichards, Matthew

Westfield, MA413-250-7676

grassrootslawns@yahoo.com

Hampshire County

Bob’s Organic Lawn CareHansmann, Bob

Easthampton, MA413-529-6854

bob@bobsorganiclawncare.comwww.bobsorganiclawncare.com

Nature’s WaterGardenHelems, Deresa D.Southampton, MA

413-246-1189natureswatergarden@charter.netwww.natureswatergarden.com

Safeground Organic LandcareGiblin, BernadetteNorthampton, MA

413-584-6175bernadette@safegroundlandcare.com

www.safegroundlandcare.com

Treefrog Landscapes, Inc.Keeney, Michael

Northampton, MA413-586-8756

info@treefroglandscapes.comwww.treefroglandscapes.com

Moodscapes LLCLipson-Rubin, Judith

Arlington, MA781-488-3200

jlr@moodscapesdesign.comwww.moodscapesdesign.com

Organic GardenerMullen, TerriLittleton, MA978-486-1092

mullen_tl@yahoo.com

Organic Land CareChisholm, JonathanNutting Lake, MA

978-995-1698studio504@comcast.net

Organic Soil SolutionsMurray, Michael

Woburn, MA781-937-9992

mikem@organicsoilsolutions.comwww.organicsoilsolutions.com

OVM Landscape DesignMartins, OlgaNewton, MA617-312-1884

ovmartins@comcast.netwww.ovmlandscapedesign.com

Parterre Garden Services, Inc.Mangan, LauraCambridge, MA

617-492-2230lmangan@parterregarden.com

www.parterregarden.com

Portanova, ReneeSomerville, MA

Middlesex631-357-2735

canyoudigit.renee@gmail.com

Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening

Asbury, BriannaTownsend, MA978-597-3005Joyce, JarrodLowell, MA978-846-1106

jajoyce80@hotmail.com

Land EscapesSmith, TrevorArlington, MA617-308-7063

trevscape@comcast.netwww.everydaygetaway.com

Laura Kuhn Design Consultation

Kuhn, LauraArlington, MA617-616-5069

onebirch@comcast.net

Leftwich, Charles Carlisle, MA978-505-3077

cmleftwich@msn.com

Lepidoptera Landscape DesignMcManus, BridgetFramingham, MA

508-872-5525landscape@lepidoptera.com

www.lepidoptera.com

Life In Your GardenVanderspek, Corinna

corinna@lifeinyourgarden.comwww.lifeinyourgarden.com

Light & Shade Garden Design, Inc.

Naish, SallyArlington, MA781-648-2380

sally@lightandshadegardens.comwww.lightandshadegardens.com

Merrifield Garden and DesignMerrifield, KatieFramingham, MA

617-913-0628kemerrifield@yahoo.com

www.merrifieldgardendesign.com

Minglewood DesignsKearney, Angela

Lincoln, MA508-572-2812

info@mylandscape.orgwww.mylandscape.org

Garden ExperienceSeifert, Jeff

Westford, MA978-692-0727

jeff@gardenexperience.comwww.gardenexperience.com

Gardening by MabelLiang, Mabel

Cambridge, MA617-491-5496

mabel@twomeeps.com

Gardens for LifeSmith, DoriActon, MA

978-835-5568dsmith@newview.org

www.gardensforlife.net

Gore Place SocietyClarke, Scott A.Watertown, MA

617-924-2689clarke@gis.net

GreenHow, Inc.Greenhow, Sean

Newton, MA617-964-4733

sales@greenhow.comwww.greenhow.com

GreenScapes Lawn & Garden Services, Inc.

Koll, FrankArlington, MA617-794-7108

gogreenscapes@comcast.netwww.greenscapeslandcare.com

Grove Hill GardensLowe, Elizabeth M.

Waltham, MA781-209-0972

beth@grovehillgardens.comwww.GroveHillGardens.com

Julia Mauldin, Fine GardenerMauldin, Julia

Framingham, MA508-380-5360

juliamauldin@gmail.com

Zanardi, SolveyWatertown, MA

solzram@mac.com

Armstrong, MichaelNewton, MA617-641-0799

armstrong.michael.d@gmail.com

D and L LandscapingDoherty, PJ

dllandscaping@yahoo.com

From The Ground UpYoung, CandaceConcord, MA978-505-0296

thegroundup@comcast.net

Laurel Garden DesignPaige, DarcyMelrose, MA781-856-9841

darcy@laurelgardendesign.comwww.laurelgardendesign.com

Mattei, LisaMarlboro, MA508-341-5549

lisa.mattei@comcast.net

Mount Auburn CemeterySullivan, Kelley Andrew

Cambridge, MA617-607-1960

kasullivan@mountauburn.org

Nancy Forbes GardensForbes, NancyBelmont, MA617-484-8127

nancyforbes@mac.com

North Shore HorticultureGignac, DennisMelrose, MA

(978) 222-3150dennisgignac256@gmail.com

www.northshorehorticulture.com

Property Management TeamFillios, ChristusBelmont, MA617-590-6471

Sun & Moon Lanscape DesignTimpa, Judy

Wakefield, MA781-245-2344

jt@sunandmoonlandscape.comsunandmoonlandscape.com

Susan Marsh Landscape DesignMarsh, SusanBelmont, MA617-448-9231

susanmarsh@verizon.netwww.susanmarshgardens.com

Suzanne Hopkins McDonough, R. L. A.

Hopkins McDonough, SuzanneFramingham, MA

508-877-5105suemcdonough@rcn.com

Ted Chapman Landscape Design

Chapman, TedNewton, MA617-244-8780

ehchapman@verizon.net

Town of Acton Recreation Department

Fochtman, CatherineActon, MA

978-929-6640fochtman@verizon.netwww.acton-ma.gov

Unisource Commercial Landscape

Aschettino, MichaelHudson, MA978-562-3398

maschettino@ltuniman.com

Woodside Garden DesignCoutre, JaneConcord, MA978-697-3092

jecoutre2@gmail.com

Your Garden CuratorMonahan, RobertSomerville, MA617-710-0243

info@yourgardencurator.comwww.yourgardencurator.com

Liversidge, MargaretActon, MA

978-635-1923phw@seedlingspecialist.com

Shaine, SusanTownsend, MA

susanbws@comcast.netWhite, StephanieTownsend, MA978-597-3005

swgarden@comcast.netWilliams, Priscilla

Townsend, MA978-597-3005

phw@seedlingspecialist.comwww.seedlingspecialist.com

Pure LawnsDiClemente, Peter

Newton, MA617-276-7877

peter@purelawns.comwww.purelawns.com

Rad Urban FarmersRadoslovich, Charlie

charlie@radurbanfarmers.comwww.radurbanfarmers.com

Risa Edelstein DesignsEdelstein, RisaArlington, MA617-710-8157

redelstein@comcast.netwww.gardenandthegoodlife.com

Seth Berman GardenersBerman, Seth B.Cambridge, MA

857-829-0257sethbermangardeners@yahoo.com

Site Landscape Design and Fine Gardening

Silva, MarleneArlington, MA

marlene@marlenesilva.com

Nantucket PlantsmanPeraner, MichaelNantucket, MA508-246-8515

mperaner@gmail.com

Nantucket Trees LandscapingSchurm, Eric

Nantucket, MA508-228-7751

ericschurm@hotmail.comwww.ericschurm@hotmail.com

Perkins, JoNantucket, MA508-901-1190

nantucketjo@yahoo.com

Pumpkin Pond FarmMcGowan, MaryNantucket, MA508-332-4750

mary@pumpkinpondfarm.com

Sconset GardenerFriel, John

jfriel@sconsetgardener.comBielecki, Cori

marymcgowan@sconsetgardener.comPolachi, Charles A.

cpolachi@sconsetgardener.comsconsetgardener.com

Short Cuts Lawn ServiceMcIntosh, JamesNantucket, MA508-228-6728

shortcutsack@comcast.net

The Garden Design CompanyJordin, Julie

gardendesignco@comcast.net

Norfolk County

Abbott, Susan W.Needham, MA781-444-8275

sswabbott@verizon.net

Jesse Dutra Landscape Inc.Nakov, Vesso

Nantucket, MA508- 325- 4517

vessellin@hotmail.com

Korueva, ZhanaNantucket, MA

snejana_1981@yahoo.com

Marcus Landscape GardeningChurns, MarcusNantucket, MA508-527-7068

emlg@comcast.net

Marcus Landscape GardeningKeller, GreysonNantucket, MA508-292-7996

thedistantmelody@aol.com

Maskell LandscapingKlein, ChapinNantucket, MA508-257-1430

chapinbk@hotmail.com

Moon Tree GardensVan Lieu, SarahNantucket, MA508-364-3277

svanlieu@hotmail.comwww.moontreegardens.com

Nantucket Edible LandscapesBull, Kelly

kellbull@gmail.comwww.nantucketediblelandscapes.com

Nantucket Garden Design Company

Labbee, RachelSiasconset, MA508-680-4843

rlabbee@yahoo.com

Nantucket Heritage Landscape Maintenance

Gibson, SteveNantucket, MA508-228-5187

steveogibson@comcast.net

Seaborg, JimmyWayland, MA508-572-2825

jimmyseaborg@gmail.com

Yarrow Stalk FarmUgelow, LindaConcord, MA781-275-1425

linda@libana.com

Nantucket County

B. E. Byrne, Inc.Byrne, Barry

bebyrneinc@comcast.net

C. Hermansdorfer GardeningHermansdorfer, Christine

bcmr@comcast.net

Coffin LandscapingLeisher Coffin, Heather

heather@coffinlandscaping.comwww.coffinlandscaping.com

Fairview LandscapesBittner, CeceliaNantucket, MA978-270-8436

mcbit12@gmail.com

Hemingwayscapes, Inc.Hemingway, KatieNantucket, MA508-325-0286

info@hemingwayscapes.comwww.hemingwayscapes.com

Hither Creek GardenerWood, Julie

juliaowood@gmail.comwww.hithercreekgardener.com

New England Organic Waste Recycle

Cortes Gumucio, ChristianDedham, MA617-553-0336

crico_gu@hotmail.com

Sodbusters LandcareFuqua, RobertWeymouth, MA

781-335-1972ref.insulator@verizon.net

Gardens 2 GoAlexander, Deborah

Needham, MA617-448-2419

debbiealex@comcast.netgardens2goma.com

Plymouth County

Fresh Idea Organic Land Care Management

Lipton, Rebecca F.Plympton, MA781-608-2389

freshideaorganic@aol.com

Greenscape DesignsPierdinock, TinaDuxbury, MA781-834-5439

greenscapedesigns@comcast.net

Severance, ChristopherMarion, MA508-863-2463

chris.severance@gmail.com

Suffolk County

Arnold ArboretumSchwartz Sax, MilesJamaica Plain, MA

msax@oeb.harvard.eduwww.arboretum.harvard.edu

Boston GreenscapesQueipo, Scott

Dorchester, MA617-858-0767

scott@bostongreenscapes.comwww.bostongreenscapes.com

Jardim, Avelar R.508-660-3139

avelarjr@gmail.comnatureworkslandscape.com/

Paradigm LandscapingCotter, JoeQuincy, MA617-472-7550

joetool@comcast.net

Perennial ClassicsSutherland, Karen

Millis, MA508-376-5096

mybliss1@aol.com

Pyramid Multi Services, Inc.Aramayo, Alberto

Dedham, MA877-877-2993

aa@pyramidmultiservices.com

Calderon, Adrian617-888-0085

ac@pyramidmultiservices.comwww.pyramidmultiservices.com

Thayer NurseryDiZinno, Peter

Milton, MA617-698-2005

peter@thayernursery.comOldfield, Maggie

maggie@thayernursery.comwww.thayernursery.com

The Garden Continuum, Inc.Allen, MoniqueMedfield, MA508-359-8200

monique@thegardencontinuum.comwww.TheGardenContinuum.com

G/S Associates and Natural Resource Commission/

Town of WellesleyKost-Gross, Heidi

Wellesley Hills, MA781-237-2618

heidikost@verizon.net

Forget-Me-Not GardensVollmuth, JillMedfield, MA508-359-4994

jvollmuth@gmail.comwww.forgetmenotgardens.com

Hartney GreymontNarbonne, Shane Allen

Needham, MA781-444-1227

shane.narbonne@gmail.comWales, Ted

lawns@hartney.comCusack, Gary

gcusack@hartney.comwww.hartney.com

Joyce, KathleenMilton, MA617-462-9731

kjoyce63@comcast.net

Lattanzio LandscapesLattanzio, Nancy

Milton, MA617-962-3235

nancy@lattanziolandscapes.comwww.lattanziolandscapes

Local Colors Garden CareMulligan, Martha

Needham, MA781-444-3229

mulliganhooper@verizon.net

Lueders EnvironmentalCartier, RichMedfield, MA508-359-9905

richlueders@aol.comluedersco.com

Lueders Environmental, Inc.Lueders, MichaelNeedham, MA508-359-9905luedersco.com

Nature Works Landscape Services, Inc.

Booth, NathanielWalpole, MA

boothnate@yahoo.com

Glenside Gardening ServicesKane, Maurine

Leominister, MA978-413-3112

Earthmo@gmail.com

Inside-Out Garden DesignKalil, CherHolden, MA508-829-9983

cher@insideoutgarden.bizwww.insideoutgarden.biz

Lueders EnvironmentalGianetti, Anthony

Milford, MA508-887-6018

anthonygianetti@gmail.com

Nancy DeWolfe LandscapesDeWolfe, Nancy

Westborough, MA508-366-5566

ndewolfe@aol.comwww.dewolfescapes.com

Olde Thyme Flower & Vegetable Gardens

Sweeney, JennaHarvard, MA978-844-3197

oldethymegardens@hotmail.com

Organic Garden DesignHarragian, Cathy

Sterling, MA978-422-6217

organicgardendesign@verizon.netwww.organicgardendesign.us

Otto s GardensKearns, RonHarvard, MA978-339-3404

ronkearns@earthlink.net

Pleasant View NurseryKennen, Henry R.

Paxton, MA508-752-5967

hank@pvnpaxton.comwww.pvnpaxton.com

Ellen Forrester Landscape Design

Forrester, EllenAllston, MA617-987-0867

ln4ster@rcn.com

Worcester County

Busy Bee Nursery & LandscapeTaubert, Sharon Lovely

Jefferson, MA508-829-5380

busybee@busybeenursery.com

Dave’s Tree and LandscapingHatton, DaveHolden, MA508-829-6803

davestreeandlandscaping@charter.netdavestreeandlandscaping.com

Denis Wagner Fine GardeningWagner, DenisHarvard, MA617-512-9243

denwag2102@aol.com

Dig in It, Inc.Hinrichs, Peter W.Shrewsbury, MA

508-330-1193peter@diginplants.comwww.diginplants.com

Discovered GardensStafford, RussellLancaster, MA508-335-8106

russell@discoveredgardens.comwww.discoveredgardens.com

Durrant DesignDurrant, Pamela

Harvard, MA978-456-3695

pdurrant@charter.netdurrantdesign.net

Ford’s Hometown ServicesFord, Chris

Worcester, MA508-852-4066

www.fordshometown.com

Christie Dustman & CompanyMarini, Paul

Roslindale, MA617-327-0330

paul@christiedustman.comDustman, Christie

christie@christiedustman.comwww.christiedustman.com

NewSense Environmental Services Network Inc.

Brown, DennisBoston, MA617-799-9960db@nsesn.comwww.nsesn.com

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Lobdell, MatthewBoston, MA617-603-7732

mlobdell@rosekennedygreenway.orgRuggiero, Anthony

617-777-4969aruggiero@rosekennedygreenway.org

Smarr, Tom617-292-0020

tsmarr@rosekennedygreenway.orgShillaber, Stuart

617-877-2944sshillaber@rosekennedygreenway.org

www.rosekennedygreenway.org

Sally Muspratt Landscape Design, Inc.

Muspratt, SaraWest Roxbury, MA

617-327-2401smmgardens@gmail.comwww.smmgardens.com

Winston Flowers Garden Design

Shafner, JoeBoston, MA617-268-2115

jshafner@winstonflowers.comwww.winstonflowers.com/garden

Massachusetts through New Hampshire | NOFA Accredited Professionals

Merrimack County

Cowles, EstherHopkinton, NH603-746-2071

ecowles@tds.net

Odell, RalphPittsfield, NH603-435-7397

ralphodell@aol.com

Terra Design LandscapesRico, DeniseHenniker, NH603-428-4258

terradesign@comcast.netterradesignlandscapes.com

Rockingham County

Griffin, NellPortsmouth, NH

603-498-0697griffingardens@comcast.net

Hennessey Landscape Services, Inc.

Hennessey, MichaelPlaistow, NH603-382-7715

hennalands1@comcast.netwww.hennesseylandscape.com

Veazey, MikeExeter, NH

207-641-7423v10mike@gmail.com

The Good Food Farm/Florascape

Cinamon-Whalen, DebEast Kingston, NH

603-305-7093debbb1@comcast.net

www.debcinamonwhalen.com

The Meandering PathBokat Stone, Suzanne

Exeter, NH603-686-2626

info@meanderingpath.comwww.meanderingpath.com

Hillsborough County

Artful GardenerClaffey, Debra

New Boston, NH603-487-3661

gardener@artist-services.com

Broad Oak Tree & Shrub Care Inc.

Tremblay, Daniel L. Peterborough, NH

603-924-6139grow@broadoaktree.comwww.broadoaktree.com

Hilltop Pruning ServicesCox, Sara

Francestown, NH603-547-3707

hilltoppruning@comcast.net

Pleasant Pond Landscaping, LLC

Tyler, John A.Bennington, NH

603-588-3800john@pleasant-pond.netwww.pleasant-pond.net

T.W.I.G. Horticultural Consulting

Kovecses, PaulaWeare, NH

603-491-9929pakovecses@twigthewayitgrows.com

www.twigthewayitgrows.com

Coronis Landscape/ Business Consultants

Coronis, LaurenceWilton, NH603-721-9812

lcoronis@tds.net

Howe, JanaMont Vernon, NH

603-673-6517janaehowedy@yahoo.com

Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening, Inc.

Imbriglio, CarmineBaldwinville, MA

978-413-5255phw@seedlingspecialist.com

Benoit, SarahSterling, MA978-852-0606

SFBenoit@gmail.comwww.seedlingspecialist.com

Roots Rock LandscapingGrigos, NathanPrinceton, MA508-397-8106

ngrigos@yahoo.com

Swift’s Creative Landscape, Inc.Swift, WalterMendon, MA508-478-3768

wrs1300@comcast.netwww.swiftscreativelandscape.com

Turessa Botanicals Garden DesignPavone, DawnBoylston, MA508-869-6279

turessabotanicals@yahoo.com

New Hampshire

Belknap County

Garden Artisans LLCWells-Kay, Ginger

Belmont, NH603-524-8607

gardening@metrocast.netwww.gardenartisans.net

Grafton County

Valley OrganicsPenrose, Coley C.J.West Lebanon, NH

Grafton 603-252-8747

valleyorganicsnh@gmail.com

NOFA Accredited Professionals | New Hampshire through New Jersey

Ross Landscape DesignRoss, SandyCalifon, NJ201-704-0885

sandyross2@aol.comweb.me.com/sandraross

Middlesex County

Organic Turf and InsectPote, TomChester, NJ908-879-7004

organicturfandinsect.com

Monmouth County

Siciliano Landscaping Company, LLCSeydell, KentonRed Bank, NJ732-567-5582

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Morris County

Plant Health AlternativesConroy, James J.Morris Plains, NJ

201-650-1231drjim@planthealthalternatives.com

www.TheTreeWhisperer.com

Colonial Gardens Landscape Company, LLC

Munns, AlexLumberton, NJ609-261-2757

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Camden County

Raffa, MichaelCherry Hill, NJ856-484-7708

jerseyreef@comcast.net

Hunterdon County

Laurie FischerFischer, Laurie

Whitehouse Station, NJ908-534-2525

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NaturalScape, Inc.Scarinci, DavidPittstown, NJ908-735-6355

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Turf TrendsVazquez, DanCalifon, NJ908-443-1481

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Strafford County

Lynch, AlyssaDover, NH

603-988-5373alyssssaashley@aol.com

New Jersey

Bergen County

Camberly GardensCavilla, DavidTenafly, NJ201-569-9291

camberlygardens@aol.comcamberlygardens.com

Integrated Arbor SolutionsMastrobuoni, Todd

Fair Lawn, NJ201-830-9103

toddm@integratedarborsolutions.comwww.integratedarborsolutions.com

Burlington County

McLaughlin LandscapeMcLaughlin, Michael

Ridgewood, NJ201-444-4571

mikemclaughlin67@yahoo.com

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Flora Landscapes Ltd.Adishian, AniNyack, NY

914-760-9390ani.adishian@gmail.com

Second Nature Lawn Care, IncBuchan, Bill

Pearl River, NY845-735-2331

info@secondnaturelawncare.comwww.secondnaturelawncare.com

Saratoga County

Greg’s Seasonal ServiceBombard, GregWaterford, NY518-505-1353

gbombard@nycap.rr.com

Suffolk County

Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems

Munno, DanaBayshore, NY631-499-4300

dana@alternativeearthcare.comalternativeearthcare.com

Avery, SueStony Brook, NY

631-675-1803suea483@gmail.com

Golden Consulting LLCGoldenberg, Howard

Mattituck, NY631-298-2696

howg@optonline.net

Heirloom Gardens, LLCRoman, Ivan

East Hampton, NY631-721-0469

heirloomgardensllc@gmail.comwww.heirloomgardensllc.com

Livingston County

Josh Lawn Care and Landscaping Inc.

Deignan, RobertConesus, NY585-346-5110

landcare@joshlandscape.comwww.joshlandscape.com

Monroe County

EcoBuyWay, LLCCosta, JoanneRochester, NY585-482-4217

ecobuyway@gmail.com

T.L.C Organic Lawn CareWiesmore, Timothy

Churchville, NY585-594-3311

twtlc06@yahoo.com

Nassau County

Jeff’s Custom Landscaping Corp.

Forsander, JeffGlen Head, NY516-674-0634

jeffscustomland@aol.com

New York County

The New York Botanical GardenUyterhoeven, Sonia

New York, NY718-817-8592

suyterhoeven@nybg.orgwww.nybg.org

Onondaga County

Sycamore Hill Farm & GardenWiers, TinaTully, NY

315-396-2716toad1964@hotmail.com

Green Path Organic LandcareBucuk, Mike and Tom

Chatham, NJ973-301-0551

office@greenpathlandcare.comwww.greenpathlandcare,com

Ocean County

Earth Groomers Inc.Davidson, StevenToms River, NJ732-573-1800

steve@earthgroomers.comwww.EarthGroomers.com

New York

Albany County

Acquario, VirginiaDelmar, NY518-439-7132

pratula@aol.com

Bronx County

Weinstein, MobeeBronx, NY

718-796-1808mobeew@yahoo.com

Dutchess County

Horticultural SolutionsThode, Mike

Hopewell Junction, NY845-494-1311

k_cavino@yahoo.com

More For Less LandscapingLeonard, Les

Pleasant Valley, NY845-224-5558

l leonard3@hvc.rr.com

Singing Brook GardensHajdek, AnaWassaic, NY845-789-1294

anahajduk@yahoo.com

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Greener by DesignSalvatore, Joe

New Rochelle, NY914-637-9870

info@greenerdesigns.comwww.greenerdesigns.com

Hudson Pines Smith, Marcia

Sleepy Hollow, NYmarcia@hudsonpines.com

Manor Tree CompanyMancuso, EdValhalla, NY914-738-1785

ejm1074@aol.com

Merone Landscaping Inc.Merone, Leonard A.

Eastchester, NY914-337-5126

meronelandscaping@verizon.net

Peter AtkinsAtkins, PeterBedford, NY914-234-0161

phaflowergardens@aol.com

Saw Mill River Nursery, LLCSirchio, Beth

Bedford Hills, NY914-242-5472

smrNursery@verizon.net

Tompkins Organic GardensTompkins, Aiken

Hastings on Hudson, NY914-400-9529

aikent296@gmail.com

Vista Landscape ManagementMitchell, Betsy B.

Briarcliff Manor, NY914-610-8324

vista.lm@gmail.com

Kim’s Native Landscape Consulting

Eierman, KimberlyBronxville, NY914-779-9648

kimberlypublic@aol.com

AP FarmWaeschle, Jeff

Cross River, NY914-763-6040

apfgrounds@yahoo.com

ArborscapeMcLaren, Nicholas

Brewster, NY845-940-0555

nick@arborscape.com

Breath of SpringGaillard, AnnPelham, NY914-738-3865

ameinertz@aol.com

Carmine Labriola Contracting Corporation

Estrada, UbaldoScarsdale, NY914-723-0600

ubaldo.estrada@clcc.comLabriola, Lawrence

larry.labriola@clcc.comwww.clcc.com

Compostwerks LLCSchmidt, PeterMt. Kisco, NY914-273-9294

peter@compostwerks.comwww.compostwerks.com

DeLuca Lawn Maintenance Service, Inc.

DeLuca, PeterBedford, NY845-227-2335

pdlms@aol.com

Dwight Brooks HorticulturalistBrooks, DwightKatonah, NY914-232-0714

dwightbrooks.hort@gmail.comdwight-brooks.com

Eleanor HoffmanHoffman, EleanorNew Rochelle, NY

914-235-8670hoffmane@optonline.net

Organically Green Professional Lawn & Tree Spraying, Inc.

Aronica, JohnNesconset, NY631-467-7999

info@organicallygreen.orgCea, Steve

631-793-4458jdm29@optonline.net

South Country Arboriculture, Inc.

Jensen, JeffreyBrookhaven, NY

631-286-2128jeffreyjensensca@me.comwww.southcountryarb.com

Ulster County

Catskill Native NurseryDombrowski, MikeKerhonkson, NY

845-626-2758info@catskillnativenursery.com

catskillnativenursery.com

Washington County

Green-Springs Landscaping, LLC

Hansen, RonaldGreenwich, NY518-692-7915

greenspr5@hvwisp.net

Westchester County

Almstead Tree, LawnAlmstead, Ken

New Rochelle, NY800-427-1900

kalmstead@almstead.comKatenkamp, TimHawthorne, NY914-741-1510

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Lynch, JasonNewport, RI401-829-1666

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Providence County

City and Estate GardenerCraft, Sara

Providence, RI401-935-2312

tom@cityestategardener.comwww.cityestategardener.com

Green Circle DesignLacouture, KateProvidence, RI401-421-9599

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Washington County

Dana DesignsMillar, Dana K.

West Kingston, RI401-486-0495

dkmillar@cox.net

Elm Street GardensLoVetere, Jenifer

Westerly, RI401-714-2239

jeniferlovetere@cox.net

Michael Veracka Landscape Gardener

Veracka, MichaelExeter, RI

401-385-9538dirtyhands@msn.com

www.michaelveracka.com

Ned Phillips, Jr.Phillips, Ned

Block Island, RI401-218-5266

nedphillipsblockisland@gmail.com

Tupelo Gardenworks, Ltd.Weaver, Catherine

Wakefield, RI401-788-8343

catherine@tupelogardenworks.comwww.tupelogardenworks.com

Delaware County

True Roots Natural Landscaping

Verin, PacoMedia, PA

610-675-4830paco@ourtrueroots.comwww.ourtrueroots.com

Philadelphia County

Laurel Hill GardensPritchard, DawnPhiladelphia, PA

215-247-9490dawnpritchard@mac.comwww.laurelhillgardens.com

Rhode Island

Bristol County

Roger Williams UniversityClement, Matt

Bristol, RI401-254-3003

mclement@rwu.edu

Kent County

Liz GardensCantrell, Elizabeth

Coventry, RI401-919-6226

sliceofpie77@yahoo.com

Newport CountyHall, Linda

Portsmouth, RI401-683-5783

jullil55@aol.com

Kure-Jensen, SannePortsmouth, RI401-369-3303

greenthumbs62@cox.net

AnndesignBaptista, AnneMiddletown, RI401-743-5667

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York County

A Good StartPotter, Marianne

Old Orchard Beach, OH614-205-0614

wildriver28@hotmail.com

Oklahoma

Tulsa County

Grogg’s Green BarnGrogg, KellyTulsa, OK

918-810-7520groggsgreenbarn@gmail.com

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Oregon

Multnomah County

Erin J Muir Landscape DesignMuir, Erin

Portland, OR503-206-6041

erin@erinjmuir.comwww.erinjmuir.com

Pennsylvania

Chester County

Longwood GardensCressman, Adam

Kennett Square, PA610-883-6572

acressman@longwoodgardens.orgwww.longwoodgardens.org

Dauphin County

The Plant Place/Davis Florist & Garden Center

Davis, BryceHarrisburg, PA717-545-4721

bldavissr@verizon.netwww.davisorganics.com

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ThriveMarty, TrishaReston, VA703-587-0821

trisha@thrivinglandscapes.com

Prince Anne County

My Sisters GardenDriscoll, Heather

Virginia Beach, VA757-513-7171

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Wisconsin

Outagamie County

Fox Valley Technical CollegeBeard, Jim

Appleton, WI920-996-2962beard@fvtc.edu

Today’s OrganicsHalverson, Shirley

Appleton, WI920-850-4486

thalverson1@new.rr.com

Windsor County

Chippers, inc.Krieg, Liz

Woodstock, VT802-457-5100

liz@chippersinc.comwww.chippersinc.com

Virginia

Albemarle County

Coate, JimCharlottesville, VA

434-284-3842

Fairfax County

Deehan LandscapingDeehan, JaimeMerrifield, VA703-849-8226

deehanscapes@verizon.netFeck Deeham, Cate

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Meridian Landscape, LLCKucik, MattHerndon, VA703-435-7943

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Wood River EvergreensCrandall, FrankHope Valley, RI401-364-3387

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Tennessee

Shelby County

Classic LawnsBender, AlanMemphis, TN901-340-8779

classiclawns@gmail.com

Vermont

Rutland County

Morgan Mountain Organic GardenersRutland

Morgan, PaulMiddletown Springs, VTmorganics@vermontel.net

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Pesticide Information

General information

Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Data-base: For toxicity and regulatory information for pesti-cides, see www.pesticideinfo.org

Connecticut

CT Department of Environmental Protection: dep.state.ct.us or 860-424-3000

Pesticide Regulation: Pesticides are regulated by the Bureau of Waste Management of the CT Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). For more information, call 860-424-3369.

CT DEP Pesticide Notification List: If you want to be notified when your abutting neighbors are going to have their property commercially treated with pesticides, visit dep.state.ct.us/wst/pesticides/registry_prenotification.htm or contact the bureau at: Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Pesticide Man-agement Program, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106.

Restricted Pesticide Use Around Schools: A law bans use of lawn care pesticides on the grounds of children’s day care centers and elementary schools, with an exception for athletic fields, which must use IPM (Integrated Pest Management—a program in which pesticides are applied only when necessary) for three years and transition to no pesticide use by 2010.

Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222

CT DEP Emergency Spill Reporting: 866-337-7745 or 860-424-3338

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: www.caes.state.ct.us For insect inquires, call 203-974-8600. For disease or weed inquiries, call 203-974-8496

NOFA CT: www.ctnofa.org

MASSACHUSETTS

Pesticide Regulation: Pesticides are regulated by the Pesticide Bureau in the Division of Regulatory and Con-sumer Services of the Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR). Visit www.mass.gov/agr/pesticides or contact them at Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114. Report any pesticide violations to the DAR at 617-626-1782.

Restricted Pesticide Use Around Schools: In addition to Federal regulations, Massachusetts has its own law re-stricting pesticide use in schools. Highlights include: parents must be notified, carcinogenic chemicals are prohibited, and pesticides for cosmetic reasons only are not allowed. For more information, visit www.massnrc.org/ipm

DAR 24-hour Emergency Spill Reporting: 1-888-304-1133

Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station: www.umass.edu/nre/experimentstation/expstoverview.html or 413-545-5913

MA Department of Environmental Protection: www.state.ma.us/dep or 617-292-5500

NOFA MA: www.nofamass.org

NEW JERSEY

NJ Department of Environmental Protection: www.state.nj.us/dep/

NJ DEP Pesticide Regulations: www.state.nj.us/dep/enforcement/pcp/pcp-regs.htm

NJ School Integrated Pest Management Program Laws and Regulations: www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/ipm-laws.htm

To File a Complaint: 609-984-6568

To Report a Pesticide Spill or Accidental Misap-plication: Call DEP’S 24-Hour Hotline: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337)

The Pesticide Control Program encourages citizen and in-dustry awareness and cooperation with regard to pesticide incidents observed. Calling the Bureau of Pesticide Compli-ance with possible violations you have observed will help us determine if a violation has happened, help us take correc-tive or preventive measures, and ultimately help us in our

Pesticide Information

The following is a list of local resources and contacts by state.

Pesticide Information | Local Contacts and Resources

efforts to protect health and the environment. In addition, any person required to be licensed as a pesticide applicator must immediately report spills that meet the “reportable pesticide spill” definition in NJAC 7:30, Subchapter 9. For further guidance, visit: www.state.nj.us/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpc-complaint.htm

NOFA NJ: www.nofanj.org

NEW YORK

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: www.dec.ny.gov

The Neighbor Notification Law, Rule and Regulation: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8529.html This law requires 48 hour notice to neighbors for certain commercial lawn applications, posting of visual notification markers for most residential lawn applications, providing notice to oc-cupants of multiple dwellings and other occupied structures,

and posting of an information sign by retailers who sell general use lawn pesticides. This regulation is effective in a County, or in New York City, that has adopted a local law to “opt into” the Neighbor Notification Law in its entirety. Contact the involved local government, to confirm whether a neighbor notification law is in place.

Pest Management for Schools, Daycare Centers and Parents: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/42920.html

NYS DEC Division of Law Enforcement: 1-877-457-5680; email: r5dsptch@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Information to Include When Reporting a Viola-tion: www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/2460.html

NOFA NY: www.nofany.org

Rhode Island

RI Department of Environmental Management: www.dem.ri.gov

General Information: 222-6800

After Hours Emergencies: 222-3070

RI DEM Office of Emergency Response: If you know of an environmental incident in RI, such as a release of a hazardous substance — of any amount, whether on land, in water, or in the air — or if you suspect a release is immi-nent, during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.), call 401-222-1360, The Office of Compliance and Inspection; or anytime, any emergency, call 401-222-3070, “The Environmental Police” (the Division of Law Enforcement) at the DEM Hot-line.

RI DEM Pesticide Regulations: www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/regs/agric/pestrg06.pdf

Pesticide applications and notification of pesticideapplica-tions in schools, pre-schools and child care centers in Rhode Island: Statute 23-25-37. Visit www.rilin.state.ri.us/stat-utes/title23/ 23-25/23-25-37.htm

NOFA RI: www.nofari.org

Even by not doing some things, such as not pruning your hedges into artificial looking mounds and rectangles, and keeping shrubs in a natural open form, you are more likely to increase your bird population because it’s easier for our feathered friends to fly into and out of them! There are many birds that subsist primarily on insects. When practicing natural gardening, we eliminate the use of chemi-cals which are designed to “kill” insects in a broad spec-trum – they’ll not only kill the bad insects but the good ones as well.

What are “beneficials”? Beneficial insects are the good insects that assist in the natural balance of the outdoor organic garden. Probably most beneficial to us are the pollinators. Bees are the most commonly known to us, but butterflies, bats, birds, beetles and even mosquitoes also assist in this very important function, which the human race is dependent upon for the majority of our plant food. Pollinators are needed for 90% of flowering plants and one third of food crops.

The natural enemies of nearly all pollinators and in-sects feed on pollen and/or nectar at some stage of their lives. Many flowers provide this food source to them, but to achieve maximum benefits, avoid double petal flower varieties like marigolds, geraniums, mums and roses because the nectar and pollen have basically been bred out of them. Choose old fashioned, heirloom, and native varieties when-ever possible, and plant as many different kinds as possible,

as plant diversity encourages pollinator diversity.Beneficials also eat, paralyze, parasitize and essentially

destroy all the bad insects that infest your prized ornamen-tals and valuable edibles. Beneficial predators that help maintain a natural balance include lacewings, lady beetles, syrphid flies, assassin bugs, spiders, dragonflies and dam-selflies, ground beetles, beneficial nematodes, toads, snakes and birds. We all understand that predators mainly eat the bad guys. What is less understood is the role of parasitic insects. Insect parasitoids have an immature life stage (egg-larvae etc.) that develops on or within a single insect host, ultimately consuming and killing the host. Adult parasit-oids are free-living and may be predaceous.

In this article we will examine some examples of the major groups of beneficial insects: in the predatory group, lacewings, lady beetles and syrphid flies (aka hover flies); and in the parasitic group, the stingless mini-wasps and tachinid flies.

To attract beneficial insects, plant herbs and flowers which produce nectar-rich food. Some examples are an-ise hyssop, lavender, thyme, sedum and sunflowers. Many beneficials have shorter mouthparts and prefer flowers that are minute. Umbelliferous plants have an umbrella type

Attracting Beneficial Insects

By Laurie Waite

To enhance the rich diversity of an ecosystem in balance, there are ways to actively bring beneficial insects and

other wildlife to your garden. By incorporating diverse plants and utilizing native plants we assist in bringing our environment closer to a

healthy, natural state.

Photo: Goldeneyed lacewing, Chrysopa oculata, 1 to 1.5 centi-meters long. By Stephen Ausmus, used with permission from the Agricultural Research Service (USDA).

Waite | Attracting Beneficial Insects

head which makes it easy for insects to land on and feed, but they are also com-posed of many tiny flowers for the tiny mouthparts. These include dill, fennel, parsley and cilantro (coriander). Plant an insectary strip of these herbs near your vegetables or even within your peren-nial gardens. Let them flower and you’ll be truly amazed at the variety of insects they’ll attract.

Another important consideration is habitat and shelter. Ornamental grasses, irises and lilies are all excellent for this purpose, whether certain species are nesting, or just resting to eye prey. Water –- the key to all life -– is equally impor-tant in helping beneficials thrive, espe-cially honey bees. Provide saucers filled with water ¼” from the top and place small rocks in the saucer for perching. These may be hard to keep filled during hot summer days, as they do evaporate quickly, but the rewards are well worth it. Another way to provide water is with a chicken watering set-up -- a big jar set upside down with a small opening into a narrow trough.

The five examples [at right] are among the hardest working beneficial insects. Learn to recognize their different stages. Even when you do observe “bad” insects, there is no need to panic: pick them off or let nature do its work. A vegetable crop such as pole beans can sustain 40% of leaf damage before it affects crop produc-tion. The healthier your soil and your environment, the fewer problems you will encounter. Have fun out there - make it your mission to continue to seek the wonderful balance of nature in the most completely natural way and to see your flora and fauna thrive!

Five examples of beneficial insects:

Lacewings (Predatory Group):

n Common green lacewings feed on pollen, nectar or honeydew (sugary secretion from aphids) before they can lay eggs.

n Both adults (particularly brown lacewings) and larvae feed on aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leafminers, small caterpillars, and beetle larvae.

n Adults are approximately ½” to ¾” (or 12 – 20mm) long.

Lady Beetle (Predatory Group):

n Both adult and larvae feed on soft-bodied insects such as aphids, mealybugs and scales, as well as on spider mites, eggs of cabbage worms, and some beetles.

n Adults are approximately 1/3” (or 7-8 mm) long.n One of our common native lady beetle species, the pink spot-

ted lady beetle, has a diet of up to 50% pollen.

Syrphid fly – a.k.a. Hover fly (Predatory group):

n Adults feed on nectar and also help pollinate.n Larvae prey on aphids, mealybugs and other small insects.n They resemble bees, but do not sting.n Adults are approximately ¼” to ½” (6 – 12 mm) long.

Stingless Mini Wasps – e.g. Braconidae – contain many different species (Parasitic Group):

n (Note – there are many families, with hundreds of species.)n Most parasitic wasps feed on plant nectar as adults. These

are the ones with the very tiny mouthparts.n They do not sting and are very tiny 1/50” to 1” (or .6 to 25

mm) long.n Parasitic wasps reproduce by laying their eggs in or on a pest,

generally in the host’s larval or nymph stage.n A wide variety of hosts include cabbage loopers, hornworms,

plum curculio, and tarnished plant bug.

Tachinid Fly (Parasitic Group):

n Adults feed on nectar.n They resemble house flies and are 1/3” to 1/2” (or 8 mm to

12mm) longn Tachinid flies are internal parasites of squash bug nymphs,

cutworms, codling moths, tent caterpillars and gypsy moth larvae.

Approximately 75% of human cases of Lyme disease are acquired while doing things around the home, such as play, lawn care, and gardening. Children are often particularly at risk of exposure to infected ticks.

Familiarity with ticks, knowing how to protect your-self and your family, and learning to promptly detect and remove ticks can help you avoid Lyme disease. In addition, there are a number of actions that can be taken to help manage tick numbers in the residential environment, includ-ing an organically managed landscape.

Most people acquire Lyme disease from the bite of the small nymphal stage of the blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapu-laris, commonly known as the deer tick. Nymphal ticks are small, difficult to spot, and are active in May, June, July, and to a much lesser extent, in August.

Adults of this tick are active in the fall, warm days of winter and the spring. They are easier to spot and, there-fore, are associated with fewer cases of disease. The Ameri-can dog tick does not transmit the agent of Lyme disease.

The majority of blacklegged tick nymphs live in the woods, especially in the leaf litter, or in ground cover. On lawns, I find most of the nymphal ticks within only a few yards of the edge of woods, stone walls, and brushy areas. Chances of tick bite may be reduced by taking a few per-sonal protective measures. When I am in an area infested with ticks, I wear long pants tucked into my socks and use a DEET-based product or a permethrin-based cloth-ing repellent. Current herbal-based repellent is unlikely to provide much protection, but new ones are under develop-ment. It is important, on returning indoors, to carefully check yourself and your children for ticks. If you find a tick, remove it promptly with a pair of fine tweezers. It takes 36-48 hours for an infected tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. One study showed that tick checks and bathing (more chance to detect a tick) soon after exposure to tick infested areas can significantly reduce the chances of getting

Lyme disease.Surveys indicate that landscape practices to reduce the

suitability of the habitat for ticks and tick hosts are one of the most popular tick management options. Few ticks are found in sunny, open lawn areas.

Moving playsets away from the woodland edge may reduce exposure to ticks. My field studies in Connecticut, a field study in New Jersey, and some laboratory trials have indicated that the removal of leaf litter, particularly at the lawn perimeter, and the use of certain landscape materials in a landscape barrier may reduce the number of nymphal ticks moving into or found in a given area. I have found few blacklegged ticks in pasture or wildflower type meadows except along woodland edge. Therefore, a meadow or but-terfly garden may be an alternative to turf for some areas. Landscape practices that reduce food, cover and shelter, at least near the home, for important hosts like deer, mice and chipmunks may also prove helpful.

Tick control for many homeowners involves the use of insecticides, mainly by commercial applicators. While the application of insecticides around the home raises legitimate health and environmental concerns, one application per season is generally quite effective in controlling ticks, and their use needs to be placed within the context of overall pesticide use versus the risk of tick bite and Lyme disease. Some products are available to homeowners as concentrates or ready-to-spray products. The optimum time for a spray application for nymphal ticks would be mid-May to early June, focusing primarily on the lawn perimeter, adjacent woodland margins, and other suitable tick habitat such as groundcover. Granular applications also have been found to be effective, but they would have to be dispersed into the woods to be most effective. My earlier research has found

Coping With Ticks In The Home Landscape

By Kirby C. Stafford III, Ph.D.

With the arrival of warm weather, people’s thoughts turn to the outdoors and the home landscape. However, the onset of spring and summer is also associated with ticks and the period of highest risk for Lyme disease and other tick-associated illnesses in the Northeast.

Photo: Adult deer tick. By Scott Bauer, used with permission from the Agricultural Research Service (USDA).

Stafford | Coping with Ticks in the Home Landscape

that only certain combinations of natural pyrethrin (with piperonyl butoxide) and insecticidal soap (or silicon diox-ide, i.e., diatomaceous earth) provided good tick control. However, piperonyl butoxide, an apparent requirement for the effective use of pyrethrin against ticks, is not permitted under organic land care standards and no single product contains all three ingredients: pyrethrin, piperonyl butox-ide, and insecticidal soap. More recent field trials by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and colleagues at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute in South Portland found that products containing either garlic or rosemary oil provided relatively good tick control, but may have to be reapplied every 2-3 weeks.

The insect pathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Strain F52 may soon become a biological and organic alter-native to synthetic chemicals for tick control in the residen-tial landscape. Laboratory and field experiments by CAES show that spores of this fungus infect and kill nymphal blacklegged ticks. Novozymes Biologicals Inc. is develop-ing the Metarhizium fungus under the name Tick-Ex. It is currently registered by the EPA and in virtually all states. A limited launch under the Tick-Ex label is anticipated in 2011. The fungus Beauveria bassiana has also provided relatively good control.

Host-targeted approaches have been found effective in reducing tick abundance in specific settings. A number

For more information on tick management and tick- associated diseases, see the various tick fact sheets and the Tick Management Handbook: An Integrated Guide for Home-owners, Pest Control Operators, and Public Health Officials for the Prevention of Tick-Associated Disease at the CAES website: http://www.ct.gov/caes.Kirby C. Stafford III, Ph.D. is Vice Director and Chief Ento-mologist in the Department of Entomology at The Connecti-cut Agricultural Experiment Station.Kirby C. Stafford III, PhD Vice Director, Chief Entomologist, State Entomologist Department of Entomology The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 123 Huntington Street - Box 1106, New Haven, CT 06504 Phone: 203-974-8485, Fax: 203-974-8502 E-mail: Kirby.Stafford@ct.gov, Website: www.ct.gov/caes

of studies have documented substantial tick reductions through the exclusion of deer by fencing or reduction of deer numbers. The topical treatment of white-tailed deer or white-footed mice with insecticides through bait sta-tions to kill ticks feeding on these hosts also has been shown to reduce host-seeking ticks in experimental studies. However, deer or rodent bait stations have not been widely used and the rodent bait box is currently not being manu-factured, largely due to cost.

ConnecticutAnne Wolak

Garden Design, LLCWolak, AnneHaddam, CT860-605-6830

Artscape Organic-Care, LLCPapa, Mike

Carone and Sons LandscapingCarone, Arthur J. Manchester, CT

860-648-2863

Go Organic LLCTycz, John

Thompson, CT860-935-5235

Green Cross Inc.Pierce, Kent Norwalk, CT203-838-2505

Loretta Stagen DesignsStagen, Loretta

New Preston, CT203-323-2544

MacPhee, Daniel New Haven, CT

203-432-9363

Martin, Tovah Roxbury, CT860-354-7960

DelawareG.R.O. (Grass Root Organics)

Kindl, Adam Milford, DE302-381-7722

FloridaEco Logic Land Care

Orlikoff, Ian Naples, FL

239-348-1302

MaineCasco Bay Safe Lawns

Bottomley, Peter Cape Elizabeth, ME

207-799-2845

Sunset Farm OrganicsLorrain, Paul Lyman, ME207-423-9348

MassachusettsBack To NatureMasi, NanetteAmesbury, MA978-790-5329

Benjamin CrouchCrouch, Benjamin Cambridge, MA

617-935-4025

Mencel, Ken Bridgeport, CT203-372-7828

Michael Siano Garden DesignSiano, MichaelFairfield, CT203-259-0561

Mucci, Teresa Wilton, CT203-722-8158

Nature’s EdenBender, Ellen O. Ellington, CT860-871-8085

Naturescape, LLCMiner, Marcie Andover, CT860-742-0326

Out in the GardenBrach, Bob

Sherman, CT860-210-7954

Roberts & Roberts Landscape and Garden Design

Roberts, Deborah Stamford, CT203-979-3672

Verdesign LLCPirozzoli, Mary Ellen

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Susan Quateman Landscape DesignQuateman, Susan

Wenham, MA978-468-7773

The Country GardenersMcCracken, Bridghe

Great Barrington, MA413-644-0155

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Marblehead, MA781-631-2468

Paradigm LandscapingCotter, Joe Quincy, MA617-472-7550

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Newcombe, Fred Rowley, MA978-432-1019

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Rad Urban FarmersRadoslovich, Charlie

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Smarr, Tom Boston, MA617-292-0020

Sally Muspratt Landscape Design, Inc.

Muspratt, Sara West Roxbury, MA

617-327-2401

Sodbusters LandcareFuqua, Robert Weymouth, MA

781-335-1972

Bird House Organic Land CareCovell, AndrewWest Acton, MA

978-263-1628

Christie Dustman & CompanyDustman, Christie

Marini, Paul Roslindale, MA617-327-0330

Church Street GardeningJones, Randy

Gloucester, MA978-828-1468

Dig in It, Inc.Hinrichs, Peter W. Shrewsbury, MA

508-330-1193

Garden ExperienceSeifert, Jeff

Westford, MA978-692-0727

Green Arts Garden DesignGreen, Ruth

GreenHow, Inc.Greenhow, Sean

Newton, MA617-964-4733

Grove Hill GardensPeterson, Fran Andover, MA781-209-0972

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Land EscapesSmith, Trevor Arlington, MA617-308-7063

Landscaping Concepts, Inc.Langille, Robert

Seekonk, MA508-336-7830

New Jersey through Vermont | Speakers’ Corner

Veracka, Michael Exeter, RI

401-385-9538

Wood River EvergreensCrandall, FrankHope Valley, RI401-364-3387

TennesseeClassic LawnsBender, Alan Memphis, TN901-340-8779

VermontMorgan, Paul

Middletown Springs, VTmorganics@vermontel.net

Golden Consulting LLCGoldenberg, Howard

Mattituck, NY631-298-2696

Kim’s Native Landscape Consulting

Eierman, KimberlyBronxville, NY914-779-9648

PennsylvaniaTrue Roots

Natural LandscapingVerin, Paco Media, PA

610-675-4830

Rhode IslandKure-Jensen, Sanne

Portsmouth, RI401-369-3303

New JerseyPlant Health Alternatives

Conroy, James J. Morris Plains, NJ

201-650-1231

New YorkCatskill Native Nursery

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LLabbee, Rachel, 44Laboissonniere, Carol, 36Labriola, Lawrence, 50Lacouture, Kate, 51

Melish, Diane, 25Mencel, Ken, 28Mendelsohn, Eric, 33Merone, Leonard A., 50Merrifield, Katie, 42Millar, Dana K., 51Miner, Marcie, 35Mintz, Mary, 40Mitchell, Betsy B., 50Mixsell, Anastasia, 33Mohr, Eric, 34Monahan, Robert, 43Morales, Clemente, 27Morgan, Paul, 52Moriarty, Ellen, 30Moriarty, Kevin, 34Mucci, Teresa, 30Muhlberg, Paul, 31Muir, Erin, 51Mullen, Terri, 42Mulligan, Martha, 45Mulry, Winslow, 39Munno, Dana, 49Munns, Alex, 48Murray, Dylan, 25Murray, Michael, 42Muspratt, Sara, 46

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