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Q&A: Is treated wood safe for raised garden beds?
Manage episode 257156765 series 2518730
Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to make sure the lumber I had always used was safe. After looking at the research, I feel safe with it. Listen in as I explain and check out the links below to learn more!
Links for reference:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-about-raised-bed-construction-materials
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe
https://extension.psu.edu/environmental-soil-issues-garden-use-of-treated-lumber
Connect with Jill:
Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/
Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
475 episodes
Manage episode 257156765 series 2518730
Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to make sure the lumber I had always used was safe. After looking at the research, I feel safe with it. Listen in as I explain and check out the links below to learn more!
Links for reference:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-about-raised-bed-construction-materials
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe
https://extension.psu.edu/environmental-soil-issues-garden-use-of-treated-lumber
Connect with Jill:
Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/
Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
475 episodes
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