SSUK EditorialMay 17, 20213 minHeavy metal head scratcher - 20% of urban garden soils contaminated with toxic levels of lead: StudyA new study of soil lead levels in urban vegetable gardens in Australia made headlines last week with its finding that a whopping fifth...
SSUK EditorialFeb 21, 20212 minThriving gardens aren't necessarily safe - and can probably still be more productiveIt's a common misconception that just because plants appear to be thriving, the soil they grow in must be free from contamination. Not so!
SSUK EditorialNov 1, 20204 minBeware the dangers of adding ash to your soil: It’s risky and could be harming you and the soilAmong the many things we have learned about ourselves during the pandemic and ensuing lockdown and restrictions, one stands out. We are a...
SSUK EditorialAug 18, 20205 minGet the lead out: Lead soil contamination is more common than we think - and it can be dangerousCredit: Alchemist-HP We probably all come into contact with lead in the course of our lives. It is as ubiquitous as its usefulness...