Fifteen Ways to Avoid Gardening
An Essay
by Ann BeattieAs part of our year-long celebration marking Narrative’s fifteen years of publishing, we asked some fellow writers to opine on the notion of “15.”
—The Editors
Call tick control. When they don’t show up, see if mosquito control can help in their own quiet, noncarcinogenic way. Wait for them to return the call. Give it time, as anger is bad for your health.
