Garden risk

Writing as a lifelong gardener, it appals me that anyone is still using glyphosate-based products, such as Roundup, in the garden and thereby putting themselves, their families, friends and domestic animals at risk.

Published Friday 13 September 2019 - 14:15 Modified Friday 13 September 2019 - 14:15

The sooner these products are off the shelves, the better.

Gardening is not about poisoning things.

Michèle Bailey, Éguilles

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