Re:Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
by christophilus on Sunday November 28, 2021 @09:13PM
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Do you have a recommended place to get those? Also, I’ve got clay soil here, and thyme has never done well for me. I’d love to replace swaths of my lawn with it, as I really like it’s appearance and fragrance, so any link to those varieties would be much appreciated.
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Re:Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
by throwaway984393 on Sunday November 28, 2021 @09:44PM
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Clay soil's definitely not gonna work for thyme, it's way too wet and nutrient-dense. You could try double-digging to remediate it, but that could possibly lead to other issues.
Here's some links I found for ground cover plants good for clay: https://gardening.stackexchange.com/a/7665 https://gardentabs.com/ground-cover-plants-for-clay-soil/
As for where to get stuff, search for plant nurseries near you. They may not be tech-savvy so you might have to use the old-fashioned technique of wandering around and asking people (anyone who works in dirt: farmers, gardeners/landscapers, contractors). They will know your local environment and what works best for it and can order plants and seeds for you.
Re:Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
by gramie on Sunday November 28, 2021 @10:25PM
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It may not be practical for you, but you could try a hydroponic system like AeroGarden. I was given one last Christmas and grew lots of herbs (I've just moved and haven't unpacked it, but when I do the herbs will be coming out again).
AeroGarden is a pricy brand, but there are probably cheaper ones that do just as well.
Re:Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
by mattmoose21 on Sunday November 28, 2021 @09:38PM
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I’ve been looking at doing something similar and the best advice I’ve found is from a local agricultural school and some local businesses that supply native plants in your area.