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Old 01-02-2009, 10:03 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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ljp other wrote:

I've seen suggestions for using newspaper for mulch and weed control.
No doubt this works, but I've always been concerned about toxins and
heavy metal build up.

Should I worry about this or is ink and newsprint safe these days?

I'd trash the color stuff.

Bill

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