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Garden Work Archive

16 June 2026

Garden and Outdoor Safety

  • Caroline Rodriguez
  • Garden, Garden Work, Poison Safety
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Someone planting a group of flowers in soil wearing gloves and holding a small shovel.

Spring and summer are times when many people explore the outdoors and tend to their gardens. While these activities can be fun and rewarding, they can also come with hidden risks.

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