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What Ticks Took From Me: How Lyme Disease Changed the Way I Garden

What Ticks Took From Me: How Lyme Disease Changed the Way I Garden

by Whitney Anderson | Jul 10, 2026 | Garden Pests, Gardening

I used to love slipping out to the garden every morning, still in my pajamas or robe, waiting for just enough light to wander outside. Coffee in hand, I’d make my rounds, checking for insect damage, harvesting a tomato or two, or cutting a few zinnias to bring...
Whitney Anderson

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I'm Whitney, a Zone 7b gardener in southwest Virginia who believes in working with nature instead of against it. My goal is to share simple, no-fuss garden advice and technology that helps you grow more of your own food, plant more natives, and create a garden that supports local wildlife.

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