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This January 10, 2025, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a gardener's hand scrubbing dirt and rust from a trowel. (Jessica damiano via AP)

This January 10, 2025, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a gardener's hand scrubbing dirt and rust from a trowel. (Jessica damiano via AP)

This March 17, 2022, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a collection of old seed packages spread out on a table on Long Island, N.Y. Seeds may sprout past their expiration dates, so it's a good idea to test them for viability before disposing of (or planting) them. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

This March 17, 2022, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a collection of old seed packages spread out on a table on Long Island, N.Y. Seeds may sprout past their expiration dates, so it's a good idea to test them for viability before disposing of (or planting) them. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

This June 16, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows Miguel, her 12-year-old Havanese, sitting on the walkway in her Long Island, N.Y., garden. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

This June 16, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows Miguel, her 12-year-old Havanese, sitting on the walkway in her Long Island, N.Y., garden. (Jessica Damiano via AP)