Lead in the Garden?

The Only Thing Toxic about the White House Kitchen Garden is the Rumors: Scientists Correct the Record on Contamination"

The takeaway:

“This is about politics, not lead,” Dr. Gray said. “It’s inflammatory. 93 ppm is well below background lead for an urban environment. It’s what you’d expect just from atmospheric deposition.” Atmospheric deposition is lead particles that fall out of the sky, from things like auto emissions.

Chicken Little, anyone?

Via Garden Rant

Follow up! You can reduce lead with organic methods. Who knew?

Comments

[danger garden]

Hello there! Found your blog via your comments on mine, danger garden. Thanks for the link on the right too! I am envious of your AZ climate, can't wait to explore your blog.

[Jenn]

Don't get too jealous, Ms Danger - here in Phoenix, even the cacti wilt in the summer!

We are in the months of triple digits. It's a relief when the night-time temps get below 90.

Come'on September...