Whether you’re clearing weeds from your vegetable plot, pruning perennials, or potting herbs for your kitchen window, precautions will ensure a successful experience. Any gardener with a season under their belt can attest to the importance of planning and proper protection for the variety of outdoor unknowns. I’ve learned the hard way from many hidden gardening hazards, and I’m not the only one.
A well-kept lawn or garden means spending time in the sun. Agricultural workers and farmers have higher rates of skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. [And] having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for
