A safer way to purge weeds
Dear Editor:
As a father of three young children who spend a lot of time playing outdoors, it concerns me to see chemical herbicides being sprayed throughout the town. I understand the goal of eliminating weeds, but I question the safety and long-term health impacts of the town’s current approach.
As a gardener here in Ridgway, I’ve found what I believe to be a safer way to eradicate the plants I’d rather not have in my yard. Some can simply be pulled out. Others, like the thistle, can be ki...
