Re: [CH] Chile-Heads Digest V7 #281
fragrantgarden (fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au)
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 10:33:19 +1100
When you say "chemicals", I assume you mean man-made
pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Surely you make use of the
chemical compound H2O.
My major objection to man-made pesticides is that many do not break down
and have half lives of 20 years or more. In Australia the two major
ofenders have been banned the chlorinated hydrocarbons and
organophosphaphates. Mostly, natural or synthetic pyrethrum, is the only
pesticide available to home gardeneres
(The Fragrant Garden sells Quassia chips - not legally as a pesticide -
but thats another story.)
Our problem now seems to be how ro stop white ants eating the thing we
spend most of our money on - our houses
Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250
Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979 Phone02 4367 7322
Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/
Email: <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au>
"Everyone over 40 is responsible for their own face."
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