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Staying Safe While Gardening During a Heatwave

July 12, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

gardening in the heat

  Many gardeners look forward to the summer because it means that the gardening season is in full swing. By mid-July, plots are lush with produce, and flowers are in full bloom. But mid-summer is also a ripe time for heatwaves. As the summers get hotter, it’s getting more and more important to prepare for…

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