Ep 194. Salt Impact on Plants and Remedies

Mary Stone discusses the impact of road salt on plants and the environment, highlighting the damaging effects of chloride ions on dehydrating plants and aquatic life. Mary reviews beet juice, pickle, and cheese brine alternatives municipalities are testing, along with non-toxic home remedies to use instead of salt. Plus, ways to help by volunteering in your community activities to reduce salt use by sharing examples of how the Paulinskill Watershed River Watchers in northern New Jersey are impacting change. Thanks for tuning in!Related Posts and Podcasts you'll enjoy:Salt Impact on Plants and Remedies – Blog Post  Myths, Truths, and Protecting Roots – Blog PostEp. 193 Myths, Truths, and Protecting RootsPreservation of the Paulinskill River -  Blog Post Ep 185. Preservation of the Paulinskill - Overcoming HardshipsLink for more about the Paulinskill Watershed River Watchers: https://paulinskillwatershed.org/8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at [email protected] can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                        AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column:  Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone  Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page