Don’t let injuries, health risks uproot the joy of gardening

Yards are green and fresh-cut grass scents the air. There’s no doubt spring is here.
Working outside can keep both the garden and gardener healthy. It can improve one’s balance, endurance, strength and flexibility.
“There are so many fun, productive things to do while gardening, and the great thing is you can burn quite a few calories, too,” say Dr. Bobbie Kumar, family practice physician at Swedish’s Richmond Beach Clinic.