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YES, OP, your neighbors' vile habits are making your organic garden less safe. NO, they do not have a "right" to do what they're doing. And you can bet that the toxic chemicals they're spraying, are in the very AIR THAT YOU BREATHE.
Last edited by in_newengland; 07-04-2017 at 09:48 PM..
OP, I'm not going to comment about your neighbours activities, you've already gotten enough responses to that.
What I'm going to suggest is that you not stop gardening but included amongst all your regular plants do put in several plants called hyperaccumulators that will absorb high levels of pollutants and chemical toxins from your soil, water and air without being poisoned themselves.
.... Hyperaccumulators take up toxins in soil or water -- including heavy metals, radioactive contaminates or petroleum products -- in a process called phytoremediation. Plant tissues degrade the toxins, and metals are reclaimed through composting or incineration. Perennial hyperaccumulators retain toxins and stabilize the soil. ....... continued .....
At the link above there's further explanation and a list of plants and trees that are known hyperaccumulators.
YES, OP, your neighbors' vile habits are making your organic garden less safe. NO, they do not have a "right" to do what they're doing. And you can bet that the toxic chemicals they're spraying, are in the very AIR THAT YOU BREATHE.
People who spray herbicides and pesticides for the proper purpose and according to the specific directions of the product label are called Integrated Pest Management specialists - many of them are Master Gardeners and County Extension Agents. I know a lot of them, and their impact on the world is entirely beneficial. As far as their not being allowed to breed, that seems like a really judgmental idea, not to mention overly dramatic.
Last edited by in_newengland; 07-04-2017 at 09:49 PM..
From now on, please be sure that your posts are on topic. No bullying and no trolling. The OP does not want any kind of spraying near her vegetable garden. She further clarified her thoughts in the first post. This is not about organic gardening vs. pesticide use, it is not about bans on cigarette smoking, not about whether or not someone knows what a chemical is. If you want to discuss those topics, you are free to start a new thread in this forum or in Great Debates. There are pros and cons but the topic of this thread is exactly what the OP states. Any more fighting, infractions will be issued. Thank you.
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