Archive for the ‘green gardening’ Category


White House Gets the Lead Out!

No, not by getting rid of some of the old political cronies that permeate Washington but by simple organic gardening practices in the new White House vegetable garden! Given the fact that I had posted a previous article on lead in urban gardens, it seemed fitting to create this as a follow-up. I believe Washington [...]

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Will Lead Poisoning Weigh-Down Your Summer Urban Gardening Plans?

It’s that time of year again; trees are leafing, flowers are blooming, and yes even the dandelions are popping around the yard. Many of us are also re-cultivating, fertilizing (organically-based of course) and preparing to plant another season’s crop of home-grown wholesome vegetable bounty from our backyard gardens. So why even consider the idea that [...]

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