Dangerous Lead in Your Lawn

One of my neighbors put a garden in their front lawn right next to the road. (I live in the country) At first it didn't dawn on me of the danger of doing this. Years ago when leaded fuels were used in autos, the exhaust fumes released lead that went into the soils along our roads. Please don't ever plant your garden next to a road because the plants will take up the lead that was deposited there years ago and it will be in the crops produced. Likewise, do not allow your children to play in the soil near a road. Lead can be absorbed through their skin, or it can can get on their hands and then when they eat something they will absorb the lead that was on their hands. Be safe, be healthy!  Karen