It's not the norm in DC. I'm finding it recently in gardens in the Capitol Hill area, but not elsewhere. Not to say it isn't very important always to test. I'd think it important to find out how deep the lead is in the soil before just deciding to remove a certain amount of soil. What if the lead extends to 2'? What if its only in the top 3"? Judy In a message dated 5/9/2005 2:15:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Told ya so. Sorry, but that sadly seems to be the norm for urban DC soil. You might not have much choice--I believe that's legally at the toxic waste level. Even if no one makes you do it, I would have it removed down to at least six inches, properly disposed of and start over with a bulk delivery of something like half topsoil and half mushroom soil.... ---Mike McG ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
