I think it is being done in some areas in California. I don't think
everyone is happy about it either.
I think the idea is that the calcium sulfate in the gypsum can act as a
nutrient for plants that like lime.
The big problem I see is that you don't always know what is in the
drywall scraps you get. There may be other additives. Some drywall
has borax as a mold inhibitor. You put borax on your garden and you
won't get much to grow well for a while. There may be some other trace
chemicals in the manufacturing process that wouldn't be good to have in
your vegetables either.
Use at your own risk.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, smilelyone@... wrote:
>
> another question. What would be the purpose of putting dry wall in
a garden?
> I noticed that being done in an Amish garden. (just small pieces)
> Just wondering.
> Carol
>
>
>
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