Childhood encounters with funnel-web spiders and bull ants reveal how pain, memory, and enforced boundaries shaped a lifelong respect for insects and the ground they inhabit.
Tag Archives: Garden Safety
Gardens Are Quietly Perilous Places
Gardens change quietly over time. A professional gardener explains why everyday outdoor spaces can become hazardous—and how regular maintenance helps keep them safe.
The Case of Ultimate Cumbersome Thumbersome
A split-second mistake with a hedge trimmer left me with a bandaged thumb, a permanent scar, and a big reminder about mindfulness in the garden — but also a surprising list of positives