I learned a lesson last year at this time
I have 8 pots of plants that I can winter over. My understanding is to cut them down to almost nothing, then water them lightly once a week and keep them in a low light situation. (Notice pots of plants, not plants of pot. Big difference,)
Last year when I cut them down, I broke out in a rash all over my body! I itched like hell for a couple of days until the Benadryl and lotions soothed my skin.
This year I wore work gloves and put on a long sleeved sweatshirt and pulled the sleeves down. I made sure I did not touch any part of my body and washed my hands well when I was done.
So far...no itch.
The plants are lemongrass and citronella geraniums and I think it was the geraniums that caused the rash. Not this year, by gum!!
I think it was Edith on Downton Abbey that asked Lady Grantham why all her causes were so gloomy. Lady G answered, "Because it's the gloomy things that need our help. If everything is the garden is sunny, why meddle?"
Those Brits were pretty smart.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be a rebel...wear a mask!
Peace and Love
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