If by battery, you mean automobile battery, I would not use the area because
the soil may contain lead. If the area was used a dump, the soil may have
all kinds of toxic chemicals in it.

Have the soil tested at your local extension service. Tell them to test for
lead and other heavy metals.


mags wrote in message
om...
hello,
i've just begun a vegetable garden with my cousin on my aunt and
uncle's property. the spot we are planting is right next to a burn
pile. many of the ashes of burnt garbage have been dumped on the
area. while i was digging in the ground i found pieced of charred
plastic and even a battery at on point. i am concerned that this is
not health to be growing in? does any one have advice for me?

happy gardening,
margie