Hi all, I had some questions about the safety of collected plants. My parents have a yard full of plants but I just don't know if they are safe to feed my tort. I've got 2 general questions:
1. Potted plants. They have a huge aloe plant that's been growing for years. I know it was not planted in organic soil initially. Does this make the plant unsafe to feed? It has never been fertilized or sprayed with pesticides.
2. The yard. My parents have a lawn company that takes care of their yard. My mom claims the only thing they do is fertilize. Does this make anything growing in the ground toxic? What about bushes that grow off to the side? They have a huge hibiscus plant in the yard that I'd love to take advantage of but I just don't know if it's safe. It has never been fertilized or sprayed with pesticides. I'm guessing any weeds/grasses would be not safe?
I'm struggling to come up with ideas of places to collect plants. I'm just so worried wherever I might go gets sprayed with pesticides. I'm unable to grow my own because my HOA does not allow me to grow plants on my balcony (ridiculous). If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be extremely grateful.
Thanks!
1. Potted plants. They have a huge aloe plant that's been growing for years. I know it was not planted in organic soil initially. Does this make the plant unsafe to feed? It has never been fertilized or sprayed with pesticides.
2. The yard. My parents have a lawn company that takes care of their yard. My mom claims the only thing they do is fertilize. Does this make anything growing in the ground toxic? What about bushes that grow off to the side? They have a huge hibiscus plant in the yard that I'd love to take advantage of but I just don't know if it's safe. It has never been fertilized or sprayed with pesticides. I'm guessing any weeds/grasses would be not safe?
I'm struggling to come up with ideas of places to collect plants. I'm just so worried wherever I might go gets sprayed with pesticides. I'm unable to grow my own because my HOA does not allow me to grow plants on my balcony (ridiculous). If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be extremely grateful.
Thanks!