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Subject: Soil Quality
From: "James M Maxwell" <maxwells@netcom.ca>
Organization: Netcom Canada
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 00 09:57:33
Message-ID: <MOD$000108.3368@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



I purchased a home in May of 1999 which had 5 dogs living in it with a dog
run in the back yard. Yes, the house is now clean but the dog run area is
the best spot for a vegetable garden. I'm relatively new to gardening but am
eager to get going. My concern though is the quality of the soil -
paracites etc., and how long I should wait before the soil is "safe" for
vegetable consumption. Does anyone have any info. or ideas on where I can
look for info? Any suggestions on what could be planted this upcoming
summer to enhance the earth? I live in Eastern Ontario (Canada)
Thanks, Barb.