Weeds and insects are an inevitable part of summer. Since most people begin their gardening chores in spring, now is the time to prepare. Using suitable natural alternatives over harsh chemical-based pesticides, insecticides and fertilizers is now possible when armed with the right knowledge. Luckily, there is now much information about the "organic revolution", and Pickering Public Library is your one-stop information portal. Going green has never been easier.

HGTV Canada's web site has a great section on organic gardening with some quick and simple tips. Organic Gardening Magazine is also an excellent bi-monthly magazine that covers all areas of organic gardening that includes growing organic foods as well as landscaping and lawn care. Pickering Public Library has a subscription to this excellent resource, but you may also find their web site filled with excellent tips and tricks.

Pickering Public Library also has an excellent collection of materials on organic gardening with everything from fruit and vegetable gardening to caring for your shrubs, flowers and lawns the natural way. For more information on organic gardening and lawn care, come into any one of the Library’s 5 branches or phone 905-831-6265 where expert staff will help you find what you need. The grass is always greener at your library.