-----Original Message----- From: Frey, Linda [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 11:39 AM To: John Verin Subject: OG: Water
Dear Paco John Thank you for your interest in ORGANIC GARDENING. Recent reports caution that some shingles are treated with chemicals to inhibit moss growth, and that such chemicals could leach from the shingles. Thus, we are advising caution in using runoff water from asphalt-shingled roofs. In every issue of OG, you'll find specific guidance on how to "do it yourself" the organic way. To subscribe, call 1-800-666-2206 or visit http://www.organicgardening.com Happy gardening! Linda Frey Readers' Service -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OG Write To Us __________________________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paco John Verin Philadelphia, PA __________________________________________________________ Dear Mr. Meyer, Thanks for your monthly zone updates. I appreciate them a lot. I actually get both zone 6 and 7 updates, because Philly is zone 6 yet also a heat sink, so can act like 7. This piece was in the April zone 6 update: * You know April Showers brings May flowers. Make the most of this valuable resource with a RAIN BARREL. Connect one of your downspouts to the barrel to catch rainfall and you will have a ready supply of chemical-free water for your gardening needs. You can buy a rain barrel or build your own. Paul Rodman Allen Park, Michigan I had once learned that roof shingles can leach chemicals, therefore catching roof run-off is not a good idea, certainly not for food gardens. Also, in Philadelphia, it is not legal to divert storm water from the municipal water system, as they need it for the treatment plants. Other municipalities may have the same ordinance. My suggestion here is that Mr. Rodman's article have those caveats, certainly about the chemicals. If someone were to use roof water that had chemicals, they could point a finger to this article. Ultimately, I'm quite frustrated with our public and political attitudes to water (and nature as a whole!). I would love to see non-toxic roofing and encouragement to put rain water in the ground where it belongs. BTW, Temple U at Ambler has created very neat "Green Roofs," living plant roofs that catch rain water and keep home temps steady. www.abler.temple.edu. Thanks again for your excellent work. I believe organic will be the only way soon. Sincererly, Paco John Verin Philadelphia Green Community Gardening __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 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
