[Summit] Suggestions Sought for Local Landscaping Resource Directory

[Hope for Health]

Dear Summit Neighbors,

Perhaps some of you can offer some ideas about 
good local contacts for our RI landscaping and
gardening resource guide.  See description below.
Note:  I have left off the attachment because 
of space limitations of this list.  If you want
it, let me know and I'll send you one.

Thanks,

Liberty G

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SUGGESTIONS WANTED FOR THE 
“LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING” 
RESOURCE GUIDE 2007 SUPPLEMENT

We need assistance from folks who support our 
goals of reducing the use of lawn chemicals,
encouraging healthy lawn care and creative 
landscaping alternatives. Check this list 
for ways you can help!

1. SUGGEST RESOURCES FOR INCLUSION IN THE LTL
DIRECTORY.  
We seek contact information for organizations,
businesses and individuals in RI & nearby CT & MA 
who can assist people with LTL information; organic
gardening supplies; lawn care and landscaping 
services. If you use or know of a good resource, 
let us know.  

2. LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE “LESS TOXIC 
LANDSCAPING” RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2007 SUPPLEMENT.  
This unique guide is widely distributed to 
gardeners and homeowners in Rhode Island and 
adjacent locations.  It is the ONLY comprehensive
source for finding organic supplies and services 
in this area.  If you currently offer ANY 
services or products that qualify under our 
“Less Toxic Landscaping” criteria, you may be 
listed FREE.  

3. SPREAD THE WORD.  Encourage others to check 
out our website and contact us with questions 
and suggestions  Disseminate LTL informational
materials and workshop publicity handouts.     
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ABOUT THE LTL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
The Less Toxic Landscaping Resource Directory was
published in February, 2006, and has proved itself 
a valuable resource to gardeners and homeowners 
in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and
Connecticut.  The Supplement, including new 
listings and corrections for 2007, will be 
printed in time for distribution at the 
Feb. 22-25 RI Flower & Garden Show.  
FREE LISTING is available to qualifying, 
“organic-friendly” businesses – those that 
offer at least some organic supplies or 
services, and encourage use of such.  

It is not necessary to have a completely 
organic business to participate.  We are 
interested in seeking out those who offer 
at least some products and materials that 
can be helpful to the Rhode Island gardener 
or homeowner seeking to engage in healthier 
methods of plant sustenance and pest management.  
These can range from organic nursery stock 
and seeds to plant food, to compost or manure... 
Sources of nematodes, pest traps, diatomaceous 
earth and other natural pest control are welcomed.  

We are also hoping to encourage alternatives to 
lawns such as natural landscaping options, 
including native plant species that thrive more
readily, and features such as stone or brick paths,
statues, etc. Finally, we wish to highlight 
resources where organic and natural alternatives 
are fostered through visible displays of these
products, and knowledgeable personnel who will 
encourage those who want to “go organic”, or at 
least in that direction!.

WHAT RESOURCE SUGGESTIONS CAN YOU 
OFFER FOR THE GUIDE?

Fill out and submit the form online at:
http://www.toxicsinfo.org/LTL/DirectoryMerchantSurvey.htm
 
to submit a listing suggestion.
Or, copy and mail or E-Mail the attached form to: 
Toxics Information Project (TIP)
P.O. Box 40441, Providence, RI 02940.  
For more info, call 401-351-9193 or 
E-Mail: LTL at toxicsinfo.org  

Below is a text version of the listing form for
those who have problems with attachments.

Blessings,

Liberty G

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SURVEY FOR LTL DIRECTORY (SUPPLEMENT) 
FREE LISTING

PLEASE RETURN TO:  
Toxics Information Project, 
P.O. Box 40441, Providence, RI 02940
CONTACT:  401-351-9193 or 
E-Mail: LTL at toxicsinfo.org for further
information.

NAME:  _____________________________________
BUSINESS NAME_______________________________
ADDRESS:  
____________________________________________
TELEPHONE: __________________________________ 

E-MAIL:_____________________________________

1. Does this business sell any supplies and 
materials for organic gardening?  If so, what 
kinds of organic products are offered?  
How many?  How visibly displayed?


2. Does the business supply any organic lawn,
landscaping or gardening services?  Describe. 
What geographic area is covered?


3.  Are any personnel well-informed on organic
practices?  Are customers encouraged to use 
these services and/or supplies?


4. What percentage of the business or inventory 
is organic?  Is that mentioned in ads?


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