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I'm devastated to receive the results of my soil test and learn that I have high levels of lead and copper. I'm in the Paris suburbs, it's not terribly surprising, but my garden plans are crashing and burning. Anyone have resources on how to get rid of the lead and copper? I know some plants extract them, and I know that some amendments can help, but I'm not sure if there's any real hope in ever having a garden here.

Hi everyone, new here. I live in southern Louisiana, zone 9a. This past year everything in my yard has struggled with pests and disease, from shrubs to perennials. I could barely grow anything in my vegetable garden. Neem and insecticidal soap did next to nothing.

I worked in a garden center for 7 years so I'm very familiar with how to treat these issues the traditional, non-organic way. Everything I've read so far about organic gardening usually suggests companion planting, which doesn't seem to help. I haven't found much information specifically for organic gardening in the deep south. Often when I'm reading I think, "they don't understand the level of bug problems I deal with...."

Any suggestions?

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Left to right theres Parlsey, Curled Parlsey, and Chervil. Is that good progress?

• Hardiness Zone: Middle East 11
• Soil: 50/50 potting mix to compost
• Watering: daily
• Planted: 7/11

Here are some interesting points from the article.

•  Comfrey's Deep Roots: Comfrey has a remarkable ability to accumulate nutrients from subsoil layers, making them available to other plants. Its deep roots can mine nutrients from depths that other plants cannot reach, making it an excellent companion plant for fruit trees, berries, and nitrogen-fixing plants.
•  Comfrey's Nutritional Powerhouse: Comfrey leaves contain significant protein levels (up to 20-30% in dry matter), making them valuable in composting and as animal fodder (with caution). Comfrey is also rich in macronutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and calcium, as well as micronutrients like zinc, selenium, and magnesium.
•  Comfrey's Environmental Benefits: Comfrey is a natural repellent for pests like slugs and snails, and its flowers attract pollinators like bees. Comfrey also supports beneficial soil organisms, promoting a healthy ecosystem. Additionally, comfrey's rapid growth captures atmospheric carbon, storing it in plant biomass and soil organic matter, making it a valuable tool in climate mitigation strategies.

What else do you use comfrey for?

https://holisticvineyeards.substack.com/p/comprehensive-guide-to-comfrey

As I build my soil, mostly influenced by build a soil I have really gotten a sour taste in my mouth from shop owners and when really tracking down some of the stuff I need or want.

I want to see if someone can clarify some things for me. Such as gypsum, the local organic store has it in bulk and will sell it by the tablespoon. But they have no paper work other than saying its locally mined.

What has been pressed on to me is buying OMRI boxes and bags of stuff advertised as clean. But where are they getting their stuff?

I am just wondering why I should buy down to earths gypsum instead of my local organic shops bulk mystery gypsum. A lot of the corporate style marketed items are super expensive, $70 for a small bag of saponin when I can buy pounds of soap nuts for $10 and make something very similar. Its a sour taste for me getting back into organic growing. A long time ago I used a super soil recipe that was hand written and given to me. Now a days, 15 years or so later, everything I was doing is all commercialized and packaged. And I can't find cheap down to earth products anymore.

I am growing for medicinal purposes, and these things are on my mind.

So I have Cocopeat, Perlite, Peatmoss, Organic Fertilizer, Chemical fertilizer NPK20-20-20, Urea, CalMag solution, and normal soil.

I want to mix the ultimate soil in a large quantity like 200 liters or sth, in order to always use it from now on whether for seedling or transplanting or or…etc. Can you help me with it 🥹.

What is the mixing ratio of each do you suggest 👉🏻👈🏻?

And I know some will say “its different for each plant”, but I wanna do it anyway, so tell me please.

Thank you all,

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We’re on a mission to create an innovative gardening platform that brings gardeners together like never before! 🌼

But we need your help to make it truly special. We’ve put together a quick survey (it takes just 3–5 minutes) to learn about what matters most to you as a gardener.

By participating, you’ll be helping shape a gardening app tailored to your needs—whether you’re here for tips, creativity, community, or commerce. Your insights are invaluable, and we’d love to hear from you!

Every question in this survey is optional, so feel free to answer only the ones that resonate with you! 😊

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My local organic farm was selling winter produce boxes for the end of the season with 45lbs of veg for $70. I bought one because that's a great price and I don't grow many winter veggies at home, but pickup is tomorrow and I don't have as much time as I like to research proper storage for everything. With that, what are your tried and true methods of storing organic winter produce? Do you have any tips or tricks that maybe wouldn't come up in a quick Google search? I'm in the northeast US, so the room I'm using for storage will be about 60 degrees. Thanks in advance!

Here's the produce I'm getting:

• Assorted winter squash
• Sweet potatoes
• Onions
• Garlic
• Shallots
• Winter radishes
• Celery root/celeriac
• Rutabaga
• Kohlrabi
• Carrots

Sorry, if it’s a wrong sub for this question. In that case please direct me somewhere more appropriate.

I would like to experiment with planting something viny outside my apartment window and if it turns out that birds can eat berries on this plant it would be a huge argument in its favor.

We’re on a mission to create an innovative gardening platform that brings gardeners together like never before! 🌼

But we need your help to make it truly special. We’ve put together a quick survey (it takes just 3–5 minutes) to learn about what matters most to you as a gardener.

By participating, you’ll be helping shape a gardening app tailored to your needs—whether you’re here for tips, creativity, community, or commerce. Your insights are invaluable, and we’d love to hear from you!

Every question in this survey is optional, so feel free to answer only the ones that resonate with you! 😊

The link for the survey: https://forms.gle/dX9DSoCJ3BUJuB5Q8

Thank you for growing this idea with us. Let’s make gardening even more rewarding, together! 🌷💚

I am in zone 6B/western PA. I am wondering what can be planted this late into the season & perhaps provide some fresh produce throughout the winter. I have covered raised beds. Thank you!

I planted sweet peas and a neighbor told me the landlord sprayed pest control over right after I planted. Probably sprayed for rodents, ants, termites, roaches etc. Now (8 weeks later) they are ready to harvest. Am I insane to eat these or no more a problem than non-organic store veggies?

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Your responses will help me design a real product which helps older adults when gardening.

Thank you very much.

Hi I am a university design student, I would like to ask a question to any older adults or anyone who knows of any older adults. This will be in my research and I will be making a real product from it.

Do you have any problems when gardening? Like what task do you want to do but is difficult for you to do? Could be anything like digging, weeding, sowing, watering, harvesting, pest control, carrying or anything else.

Any form of answer is much appreciated, thank you for reading my message.

This plant has been outside all summer and fall. I just bought it in a couple of weeks ago.
Can I do anything?