Safe Containers for Gardening: Avoid Toxins Now

close-up view of a gardener's hand turning over a white plastic bucket to check the bottom, revealing a triangular recycling symbol with the number "2" (HDPE), indicating it is a safe container for growing food.

You grab a bucket from the garage, drill some holes, and plant tomatoes. But what if that container is slowly poisoning your harvest? Safe containers for gardening matter because the wrong plastic or coating can leach heavy metals and chemicals directly into your soil and vegetables. This guide shows you exactly how to identify safe … Read more