Grow Your Own Vegetables, City Dwellers, But Do Mind The Lead

Soil in abandoned urban lots reclaimed by gardeners may be contaminated with lead, a toxic heavy metal. But gardening there can still be safe with the right testing and precautions. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/09/29/130212437/fresh-vegetables-but-hold-the-lead?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Sep 29 2010, 11:30 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog