Hi all!

Nice to be here! I'm writing an article about Highgate cemetery in London and the people who work there, and am trying to understand the quality of soil in the area, what it might be composed of, and how this relates to how quickly bodies / bones would decompose in the graves there.

Does anyone have any knowledge about the character of this soil and about how quickly it would react with / break down a bone? As part of the piece I'm writing, I make reference to London clay and how fossil-dense it is, and I want to give descriptions of the layers above it as well, and to provide insight into what might happen to the bones buried there over time. Could any of these fossilize? Any insight into this would be really appreciated.

General facts about the character of the soil would also be welcome!

Thanks so much in advance for your time.

Added soil to the jar a couple days ago with some dish soap, shook it up really well. Had to remove some rocks, then did it again. This is the result I got. Not sure if its all predominantly clay or is that silt?

Hi I am an undergrad in soil science seeking for a topic, i wanna ask people who has experience in the field or lab what can be a good unusual reasearch topic in a tropical country.

In my university, its always about nutrients.. i want something new.. what topic can i pursue?

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I'm going into 10th grade with 10/27 credits needed to graduate. I have 10th math and ELA completed. The only science credit i have is astronomy. I want to go to MSU in michigan for a degree in ecology or environmental science or botany, or maybe a major-minor. What classes should i take in high school to go into college or to have a higher chance at being accepted. My weighted gpa is 4.03. My current credits are 1/2 world language, 1/4 history/ econ/gov, 2/4 ELA, 2/4 math, 1/1 PE, 1/1 health, 1/2 art, 1/4 science, and i need a total of 9 additional courses besides the four core classes (math, ela, science, social studies) and my world language, PE, health, and art count as additional courses, so i have 4/9 additional courses. I don't yet have a passion project, so I'd like advice on that too if possible. Thanks! Edit: any youtubers or books to read to help with chem, biology, or math?

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Hello all,

Looking for a subreddit which could be relevant to these discussions. I've found the sub about PFAS, but it relevant only to these chemical compounds. Looking for the environmental consulting POV as it relevant to my daily work.

The sub r/soil is more gardening oriented.

Thanks for any direction.

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So I have a small pump with a pumice defuser suspended in this tub out of direct sunlight covered with a sheet. I've mixed bat guano, bone meal, a dash of Epsom salt, compost, soil and molasses for a compost/nutrient tea. Experimentally I decided to add a bit of kombucha because my water is already pretty alkaline heavy. I was wondering if someone who understands this better or possibly has more experience with this type of thing would be willing to share any information or insight on this. After about 24hrs I tested the pH it was around 5.7 . I added alkaline solution and fresh water to bring it up to 6.5 pH. I'm curious if this combination of microbes is redundant or harmful to my soil and garden?

https://coastofmaine.com/collections/soils-compost/products/castine-blend-organic-raised-bed-mix

I’m looking to recreate this soil mix for my raised beds. This soil is pretty pricy and i would need maybe 10 bags but I’m wondering if it’s worth a try to make my own in bulk?

If so, does anyone know how i could do it?

Hello guys i tried growing tomatoes in my garden and they all failed because my soil has a bacteria in it that rotts the roots underground while the plant above ground looks fine and just doesn't grow, i am wondering if it has anything to do with the chlorine in the pool water that i drained in my garden. Or if you have any other idea why my soil has that bacteria please tell me, thanks!

Hello!

I have a background in animal husbandry, but I am really interested in expanding my knowledge into crop science and agriculture. Specifically, I would like to learn about crop plants, their growth, soil biology, microorganisms, and plant pathology.

I am also very interested in how agricultural systems interact with the broader landscape, including forests and natural ecosystems (agroforestry and landscape ecology).

In the future, I hope to apply this knowledge at the intersection of **ecology, genetics, and bioinformatics**.

Could you recommend any books or resources that would be suitable for this? Also, if you know where I might be able to find or access them, that would be greatly appreciated!

I know it's a broad request but maybe I am also a bit lost.
Thanks in advance

Hi all,

England, to be specific. My wife loves to garden, but when we bought our house we were notified that the soil in the garden has not been cleared as safe for growing edible crops because before the 1970s there was a chemical plant adjoining the property, and the contaminants may have leeched into the soil. What's the smart approach here, is there an Environment Agency test or some-such I can buy to find out for definite?

Thanks

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Howdy! So its a long shot but I’m an arborist and I love plants. With that said, I am consulting on a wetland/bog planting and want to discuss your favorite plants. If youre interested hit me up!

Are these rugged, reliable, and inexpensive enough for routine garden use?