S4E35 killer compost/ poison soil, What we would do different Guest Sue Goetz The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

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Is segment one Joey and Holly talk about Poison soil
Common contaminants in urban soils include pesticides, petroleum products, radon, asbestos, lead, chromated copper arsenate and creosote. In urban areas, soil contamination is largely caused by human activities. Some examples are manufacturing, industrial dumping, land development, local waste disposal, and excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. Heavy car and truck traffic can contaminate soil, and so can a single car.
Growing in contaminated soils means you could eat contaminated food - root crops
Pesticides and other harmful chemicals can stay in the soil - water molecules
Some soil buffering - acid rain - city water
What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants?
Lead poses human health hazards when particles are inhaled or ingested.
Lead does not enter the body through unbroken skin.
In general, plants do not absorb lead into their tissues.
Lead particles can settle on vegetables grown in lead-contaminated soil or in areas where lead-laden air pollution settles.
You can be exposed by eating unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Lead in soil can be a hazard for young children who play in the dirt and then put their hands in their mouths.
Get your soil tester
Find another method of gardening

In segment two Joey and Holly talk about What we should have done in the garden this year
Not grow potatoes
Cardboard in bottom of raised beds - happy we didnt do it
Plant more tomatoes
Stronger, healthier eggplants and peppers
Bought more golden raspberry plants
Raised beds sooner

In segment three Joey and Holly talk with their guest Sue Goetz is a garden designer, writer and speaker. Through her garden design business, Creative Gardener, she works with clients, personalizing garden spaces. Sue is certified as a professional horticulturist. She is the author of A Taste for Herbs and is very passionate about herbs. https://suegoetz.com/

1. You are very passionate about growing herbs. Is this something youve always enjoyed? Why herbs?
2. Many people may not think of attracting pollinators with herbs, what are some herbs that attract pollinators and how can they be used around veggies best?
3. Most people know about microgreens, but on your website you refer to a micro herb garden - what is that and is it much different than growing micro greens?
4. Some of us have trouble growin lavender, but would love to - what are some tips for growing lavender?
5. Your book, A Taste for Herbs- can you tell us what its about and something our listeners would really enjoy?
6. How can we (continued)