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One of the first questions I was asked after diagnosis was if I had chickens or birds. I grew up in the country and had many types of birds . The fact that potting soil is a source blew me away because I work in my flowers all year.Now I'll need to be more careful with it.
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The potting soil issue is a biggie for me - my life is filled with plants and gardens.
On the subject of gardening, my ID doc's advice was "Be Smart" - Wet down any soil, in pots or on the ground before working with it. Wear gloves. Mask up if there is dust. Stay away from peat moss - apparently a huge breeding ground. And leave the garden clothes and shoes in the garage so you don't bring extra contaminants into the house. I also throw mine in the wash every 2-3 days now instead of leaving them on a chair in the bedroom and re-wearing until the garden jeans could stand up by themselves!
Go ahead and enjoy your gardens.
Sue