How does one get sawdust to decompose to make a growing medium?

To be used in containers for growing vegetables. Thanks so much for the excellent links.

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Are terra cotta pots safe to grow vegetables in?

I live in an apartment and my mom is going to let me grow vegetables in her yard as long as they are in pots. She doen’t want me to dig up her lawn, plus the lawn has been sprayed with chemicals for years so it is contaminated soil anyway. I figure plastic pots are not safe with the plastic chemicals leaching into the soil, so the best thing would be a terra cotta pot, right? Do they contain lead? I am wanting the most safe container I can find.

How do I care for potted vegetables?

I’m an amateur gardener. Last year was my first attempt at growing vegetables in containers on my balcony. I did okay. I got a few handfuls of tomatoes which were delicious and some nice looking herbs. But my cucumbers weren’t so great. This year, I’m going to change tactics. What kind of potting soil is the best for planting in containers? Should I add something to the soil? What kind of fertilizer should I use and how often should I be using it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

How can I increase the yields of my organic vegetables?

For three years I have been growing vegetables organically. I do not expect the same yeilds as conventional growing. However, I have worked very hard for very little. Please respond only if you really believe you can help.

Is it safe to grow tomatoes and vegetables in a city backyard?

I live in Chicago and I’m concerned that if I grow vegetables in my backyard, they will be contaminated. Is this a legitimate concern?

Can you grow vegetables and fruits in winter in California?

I want to know if its possible to grow vegetables such as lettuce and fruit such as raspberries or apples in winters of California? Can you generally grow veggies/fruit year around in Cali? If not, could you grow them in a glasshouse?

If you lived in the North East of us, when does inside growing season start for outside garden vegetables?

is it possible to grow vegetables aero and hydroponically , exposing plants to the sunshine outside?

Every where when I see aeroponic and hydroponic system of cultivation, it will be indoor always. I would like to grow vegetables using the same systems externally by exposing the plants to sun shine.Please can anybody help me is it possible to grow like that while maintaining the same yield. I would prefer to grow aeroponically . please let me know if we can grow vegetables aeroponically outdoors

Can you grow vegetables and fruits if your yard uses reclaimed water for the sprinkler system?

I was told my sprinkler system uses recycled water from retention ponds throughout my community (which sounds kind of disgusting). If I grow some vegetables will they be safe to eat?

How can I grow vegetables without using chemicals and harming the animals?

Animals eat the vegetables I plant, but I want the vegetables to grow. I don’t want to use pesticides on the plants, either.

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