skip to main content
Software
Integrations
Mobile App
Expert Support
All-In-One Platform for Construction and Design
See Pricing
Schedule a Demo
Talk to Sales: (888) 316-4595
My builder uses Houzz Pro to plan the timeline and give detailed estimates and daily updates with photos of progress, and provide invoices at pre-agreed key points in the build. This made the whole experience much more efficient and stress-free.
Steve W.
Client of Cribbs Construction
Learn More
Ideas
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
Community Gardens
taraagrawal

CA Urban Community Gardens and Soil Contamination

25 years ago

Hello all!

I am a senior at UC Santa Cruz working on my thesis project. I would like to survey levels of metals in soils from community gardens in both Northern and Southern California. I would ultimately like to see if there is a significant difference in metal contamination between each region and if there are threats to human health because of it. If any one has any contacts for some urban gardens that would be great. Thanks so much. Have a great day!

Tara Agrawal

Comment (1)

Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESGet the Dirt on Your Garden’s Soil
By Falon Mihalic
Understand how your soil supports your plants so you can ensure your garden’s success
Full Story
9
FARM YOUR YARDHow to Get Good Soil for Your Edible Garden
By Abundant City
The nutrients in your soil feed the plants that feed you. Here are tips on getting it right — just in time for planting season
Full Story
22
URBAN GARDENSCommunity Thrives Along With a Garage-Top Garden
By Annie Thornton
Seattle neighbors join forces to create a large-scale community garden atop an old parking structure
Full Story
13
GARDENING GUIDESA Mom, a Garden and a Gift for the Neighbors
By Steve Asbell
Gardening can be therapeutic in unexpected ways. See how one gardener found peace and purpose in a patch of Florida soil
Full Story
156
GARDENING GUIDESLush, Foodie Abundance in a Small Urban Garden
By Jo Simmons
This modest backyard garden provides its owner with fruit and vegetables all year round, thanks to an innovative low-maintenance approach
Full Story
147
GARDENING GUIDESGet on a Composting Kick (Hello, Free Fertilizer!)
By Matt Kilburn
Quit shelling out for pricey substitutes that aren’t even as good. Here’s how to give your soil the best while lightening your trash load
Full Story
112
EDIBLE GARDENS8 Surefire Vegetables and Herbs for Beginning Gardeners
By Abundant City
Learn the edible plants that are popular and easy to grow in a backyard or container garden
Full Story
44
COMMUNITYIn L.A.’s Echo Park, a New Urban Development Takes Flight
By Julie Sheer
Blackbirds, a new ‘microneighborhood’ near downtown, is Los Angeles’ latest small-lot urban infill project
Full Story
33
COMMUNITYTogetherness Take 2: Is a Cohousing Community for You?
By Jen Dalley //
Missing that sense of connection? Consider the new breed of neighborhood with a communal bent
Full Story
160
FARM YOUR YARDAn Urban Greenhouse Overflows With Edibles
By Annie Thornton
Making meals just means stepping into the yard for a San Francisco couple who revamped an old orchid house
Full Story
19
Sponsored