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The Eaton and Palisades fires likely made polluted soils worse, but soil experts say bioremediation may be an alternative to scraping, especially for gardeners.

Mr Griffiths said gardeners should exercise restraint between now and September.

So what’s a gardener to do, especially one whose home did not burn or won’t be scraped for some time by federal officials?

I was a suburban lacrosse mom and I was jeopardizing my 20-year marriage, two children, two hypoallergenic dogs, meticulously designed houses, swimming pools, gardeners and gutters.

Linda Kelly, 67, is a keen gardener who keeps active by cycling 60 miles a week.