Re: [CH] ....Words of Wisdom and raised bed question
John Cramer (cramerj@ij.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 01:54:11 -0400
PT lumber? Why not some old RR ties? Most of the bad stuff has already bled out
of them and they last a LONG time. I'm using them. I found them at Home Depot and
at a local landscaping supplier. Only about $10 each as well. Also, no joining
needed as they're a might heavy.
Good luck to all of you.
AutumnRhea@aol.com wrote:
> hi there Linda~ If you are worried about the arsenic in the treated wood
> .... you could line the bed with plastic liner of some sort.... I would like
> to have some proof that the treated boards would have enough poisons in them
> to warrant this kind of action .......... anyone know how much poisons are
> in treated wood and how much would be absorbed by peppers or other veggies to
> warrant a fear of using treated boards in raised beds????? Wouldn't the
> poisons over time become depleted???? Million $$$$ questions......anyone have
> the answers??? You have Raised (no pun intended) my curiousity....... we
> don't need deadly peppers being grown!! just hot hot hot~ Debra~