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Water insoluble fertilizers release nitrogen </B><B><U>slowly</U></B><B> over extended periods of time so they are less likely to leach into the ground water or run off into harbors. These fertilizers are often marked “slow release” products.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Set mowers at 3inches and leave clippings on the lawn, as they are 85% water and 15% nitrogen and return nutrients and water to the soil. A Mulching Mower cuts for quicker decomposition.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Try not to water, but if you must, before 9 AM is best. An inch of water a week is ample - slow, deep watering develops hearty roots versus frequent light watering that encourages less healthy ones. Don't water if the day is cloudy because it may not evaporate completely and cause fungus.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do not use products that are labeled “Weed and Feed” as they can kill beneficial insects. Use organic fertilizers and use pesticides only as a last resort.  Buy distilled white vinegar in the 1-1/3 gallon size and spray undiluted to kill unwanted weeds or grass in driveways and terraces.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Organic products such as animal manures, cottonseed, bone meal, corn gluten, lime, and seaweed break down more slowly and can be found at:</B></div> <div> <B>Stonington Feed  - Stonington</B></div> <div> <B>Flemings Feed and Hardware - Stonington</B></div> <div> <B>True Value Home Centers - Mystic</B></div> <div> <B>Holdridge Farm Nursery - Ledyard</B></div> <div> <B>McQuade's Ace Hardware - Westerly</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you would like to join us in this effort, call and we will deliver a 4 x 4 inch, CUSH Harbor Friendly Lawn marker, or come to the Stonington Farmer's Market in May-June to sign up.  We hope you will “plant” these lawn markers in a visible place on your property to show your support.  When these “sprout up” all over town, others may be inspired to join too, and we'll know we're making progress.   Thank you!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>     To reduce levels of nitrogen and chemicals in our harbors, CUSH is launching a Harbor Friendly Yard campaign.  If you would like to join us in taking this major step, here is how:</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Harbor Friendly Yard Approved Products*</B></div> <bR> <div> If you want a specific product, please telephone the retail outlet to make sure which ones they carry.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bradfield Organics Vegetable Fertilizer</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cockadoodle Doo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jonathon Green Organics Lawn</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jonathon Green Weed Control & Fertilizer</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Luscious Lawns & Gardens</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Organica Lawn Booster (Spring and Fall)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Organica Kelp Booster (May/June)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Organica Microbial Soil Conditions (July/Aug)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Organica Plant Booster</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">(Note re Organica K& Neem insecticide.  <U>All Neem is toxic to marine life; do not use near water.)</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scott Organic Choice Lawn Food</div> <bR> <div> *Any product with nitrogen, including organic sources, should not be applied within 20-100 feet of a harbor or feeder streams.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Northeastern Organic Farmers Association (NOFA)</B></div> <div> <B>Accredited Lawn Care Services</B></div> <bR> <div> Frank Crandall, Wood River Evergreens, Hope Valley, RI (401) 364-3387, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:fcrandall@woodriverevergreens.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:fcrandall@woodriverevergreens.com"><U><U>fcrandall@woodriverevergreens.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> David Jones, Saferyardcare.com/Bio Tech Pest Control, 42 Canal St., Westerly, RI (401) 315-2400, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:service@biotechpestcontrols.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:service@biotechpestcontrols.com"><U><U>service@biotechpestcontrols.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Dana K. Millar, Dana Designs, West Kingston, RI (401) 486-0495, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:dkmillar@cox.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dkmillar@cox.net"><U><U>dkmillar@cox.net</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Deanna VanLent, DVL Landscaping Architecture LTD, Block Island, RI (401) 466-2081, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:DVLLandscape@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:DVLLandscape@aol.com"><U><U>DVLLandscape@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Paul Muhlberg, TruGreen Lawncare, Rocky Hill, CT (860) 563-5200, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:paulmuhlberg@trugreenmail.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:paulmuhlberg@trugreenmail.com"><U><U>paulmuhlberg@trugreenmail.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> John Tycz, Go Organic LLC, Thompson, CT (860) 935-5235, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:agreenthumb@sbcglobal.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:agreenthumb@sbcglobal.net"><U><U>agreenthumb@sbcglobal.net</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Laurie Waite, Laurel Garden Design, Sterling, CT (860) 564-1260, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:laurelmarketing@ct.metrocast.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:laurelmarketing@ct.metrocast.net"><U><U>laurelmarketing@ct.metrocast.net</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Matthew Carroll, Jessica's Garden, Marlborough, CT (860) 295-1685, jessica@jessicasgarden.net</div> <bR> <div> Jayne Dunn, Ultimate Services Professional Grounds Management, Inc., Wolcott, CT (203) 879-4201</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Restoring Stonington Harbors to Pristine Condition</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>