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Ep 131: Allergies in the Garden: What’s Making You Sneeze & How to Naturally Soothe It

June 16, 2025 • Esther Aitken

In this episode, I share a not-so-glamorous but super important topic: those garden allergies that can sneak up on you like a nosy neighbour in your compost pile. From itchy eyes and runny noses to surprise skin rashes—gardening doesn’t always play nice!

We’ll uncover the most common allergy triggers lurking in your backyard—like pollen, moldy compost, and even the fuzz on tomato stems. Plus, I’ll spill the dirt on natural ways to soothe the itchies and sniffles without losing your love for your green space. And, of course, I’ll highlight when it’s time to stop DIY-ing and go straight to the doctor!

💚 Expect a raw, real, and totally binge-worthy chat about prevention, natural remedies, and garden-first-aid.
🌿 Share your allergy horror stories with me—I’m here for all of them! #TheMessedUpAllergyGarden
🎧 Tune in now and let’s keep those allergies at bay!

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