Hi, Folks! If you can't get compost, it's time to start making your own. I wouldn't use biosolids for food crops because there are still way too many people that pour stuff down the drain that they shouldn't. There may be some communities where folks are consciousness, but I live in PA and we are suspicious and sneaky by nature (;-)). I'd also want to see a full heavy metal panel before even considering accepting a load -- and I'd want to know that that load had been tested.
The pet food recall (1 year ago Saturday!) taught us all that it's what you don't know what there -- and therefore, what to test for, that can kill your pet -- or maybe you. It's just not that hard to compost on-site and/or do vermiculture (worm bin) at home. Know what you're putting into your soil just like you know what you're putting into your mouth to eat. Dorene Dorene Pasekoff, Coordinator St. John's United Church of Christ Organic Community Garden and Labyrinth A mission of St. John's United Church of Christ, 315 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 _______________________________________________ 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: http://list.communitygarden.org/mailman/listinfo/community_garden_list.communitygarden.org
