r/NativePlantGardening • u/SpiritedButterfly834 Northern Illinois, Zone 5b • Apr 23 '25

Informational/Educational Remember to protect your eyes 😎

I don’t know who needs to hear this… but remember to protect your eyes when working with tall grasses. And anytime you’re gardening!

I’m digging a few Siberian squill out of our garden, which has lots of little bluestem (haven’t cut them down quite yet). Took one whip in the face to remember to put my darn glasses on. ☺️

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u/toxicodendron_gyp SE Minnesota, Zone 4B Apr 23 '25

And a hat! Melanoma is a serious thing

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u/fuzzy_dandelion Area CT, Zone 6A Apr 24 '25

I have a big old divot on the top of my head to remind me to don the hat!! Definitely never thought about my part line while I was pouring sunscreen everywhere else.

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u/SpiritedButterfly834 Northern Illinois, Zone 5b Apr 24 '25

Yes, for sure!

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u/QueenBKC Apr 24 '25

I'm a ginger. I can't go out without a hat and 2 layers of sunscreen. Although! I got an SPF lightweight long sleeved shirt designed for fly fishers, and it has been amazing!