Re: Re: Sample Garden Graphics

**David Smead s*@amplepower.com**

I didn't see anything on the URL which addresses the subject of toxicity.
Are tires safe for gardening?  While I seriously doubt they are, and
strongly suspect they leach unwanted material into the soil, I would have
least read what he has to say on the subject.  I regard his silence on
that subject as irresponsible.

Yes, please count this response to the idea as negative.

-- 
Sincerely,

David Smead
http://www.amplepower.com

On Tue, 29 Apr 2003 JSBMH2@aol.com wrote:

> Maggie,
> I am sending you a link to the on line site of Steve Upson's Permanent Raised
> Bed Gardening which is found on the Noble Foundations site.  
> <A HREF="http://www.noble.org/ag/Horticulture/raisdbed/index.html";>NF: Permanent Raised Bed Gardening</A>
>
> There is a world of information on the web, but I know Steve and admire his
> work.  Now to be sure, I have posted this on the forum a few times and there
> has been adverse response to Steve's use of recycled tires in the 'book' as
> lumber.  I think it is noteworthy that when he constructs community gardens
> he uses lumber for bed walls as is shown in this link from the same Noble
> Foundation site-
> <A HREF="http://www.noble.org/ag/Horticulture/YouthGardens/index.htm";>Youth Gardens Growing in Popularity - Horticulture - Ag News & Views</A>  
> Hope this helps,
> John Herndon
> Village Green Community Garden
> Norman, OK
>
>
>

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