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Applying pesticides to residential lawns and landscapes has become a seasonal ritual for many American homeowners, as common as pruning the hedges or raking leaves. But, according to Patty Wood, of Grassroots Environmental Education, “in light of the ever-growing body of scientific literature linking pesticide exposures to a myriad of human health problems and environmental degradation, it’s time to take a serious look at the unintended damage we are doing,” Wood spoke a few months ago to a packed Parish Hall at St. Barnabas Church in Irvington. The event was sponsored by the Garden Clubs of Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Philipse Manor and Sleepy Hollow, along with Sustainable Hastings.  more »