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Grandpa Otis Watered His Petunias. Bear Got a Little Too Close.

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A silver watering can tips forward, and a fine shower pours over a wooden planter bursting with pink, purple, and orange blooms. Grandpa Otis bends over his flowers in a brown cardigan and gray tee, glasses low, completely focused on giving each petunia its share. Bear stands right beside the planter, ears tall and nose close to the spray, apparently ready to help in any way he can. The patio around them is packed with gardening life: clay pots of seedlings, a hand trowel and gloves, a tote of tools, a stack of folded blankets, and an open door leading inside.

Gardens and dogs can coexist nicely with a little planning. Petunias are generally considered non-toxic to dogs, but many other common plants, such as lilies of the valley, foxglove, oleander, azaleas, and sago palms, can be harmful if chewed. Fertilizers, slug bait, and some mulches also pose risks, so store them securely and follow label directions about keeping pets off treated areas. Raised planters like this one help keep curious paws out of the soil. If your dog digs or chews in the garden, offering a designated digging spot or extra play time can redirect that energy.

Bear may not know a petunia from a weed, but he clearly wants to be part of the job. Otis's flowers have never had such a devoted inspector.

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