Hi, all -- I found this post after my neighbors got a new roof, just as I was getting ready to plant this year's vegetable garden. There is dusty debris all over my raised beds, but nothing large. I'd already topped off the soil and compost and planted some cool season crops, so those are growing and in place. I held off on getting my tomatoes in when my neighbors informed us of the coming roof work. We were told the workers would cover our beds to protect them, but they did a very poor job of the ones they did cover, and they didn't cover any of the raised veg beds.
I'm getting anxious about getting things in the ground (it's late May already, and I live in zone 7), and now I'm concerned about the health of the soil in growing in. What would you recommend? Would soil/compost/mulch be enough? Is there something I can grow alongside my veggies to help with mineral capture and amendment? Should I try to find another spot to put my veggies this year?
I really appreciate any insights you have to offer. Thank you!
