Are We Gardening in a Toxic World?

Are we gardening in a toxic world?
It seems the answer is yes-- but is there anything we can do about it?

The answer to that question is also yes!!
In this video I share my thoughts on the recent, tragic, toxic train derailment in my own home state, other concerns we as gardeners must face with contaminated soil and water, and some possible solutions.

Resources
OEFFA: https://www.oeffa.org/
PASA: https://pasafarming.org/
Beyond Pesticides: https://www.beyondpesticides.org/

Phytoremediation
An Overview on a Phytoremediation Technology: https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/an-overview-on-a-phytoremediation-technology-118724.html
Phytoremediation Resource Guide: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-04/documents/phytoresgude.pdf

Herbicide Info
At Home Herbicide Bioassay: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG416
Persistence of Herbicides in the Soil: https://extension.psu.edu/persistence-of-herbicides-in-soil

Soil Testing
Rx Soil Testing: https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=growfully
Brookside Labs: https://www.blinc.com/
Holmes Laboratory: https://holmeslab.com/

00:00 Are we gardening in a toxic world- thoughts on the Ohio train derailment and more
03:37 Educational Resources for Support
04:27 Phytoremediation
06:42 Raised Beds as an option
07:53 Rainwater collection
08:58 Make Your Own OR Know Your Source
10:51 At Home Bioassay for Testing Herbicide Contamination
12:11 Profession Soil Testing