Do you mean to tell me that one living in the south does not use (chemical) measures to control roaches? Please enlighten me on how that is done. I am always more than willing to learn.
Like Sandi and Sue, I can state with certainty the Mississippi Master Gardener Volunteer program does not advocate chemical usage unless there is little else available to control some sort of problem. When I went through the coarse, there was little mention at all of chemicals, and I did not miss a second of any session.
I wish I had grandkids, but I don't and never will. My children are my plants and of course Puff, the cat. There definitely are ample opportunities for those (who wish to do so), to volunteer their time in worthwhile, charitable activities. Our Extension Service constantly works with school children of all ages to educate and motivate those children so that they know something about horticultural subjects. Since the Master Gardener works closely with the Extension Service, we are often thrust into those programs and we do so eagerly.
