Sustainable Food Growth

10/21/2021

Anyone doing anything interesting this fall/winter in preparation for the spring planting?

10/19/2021

https://ifacountrystores.com/2019/gardening/early-spring-gardening/

  Despite lingering winter weather conditions and temperatures, it’s still possible and important to get started early on planting your … Continued

10/19/2021

https://madisonessentials.com/Article/2017-02/Joy-Gardening

The recipe for joyful gardening starts with dreaming and planning. Then, like a fine meal, preparation and quality ingredients are the keys to success. Work can become play by understanding how to simplify garden maintenance. The actual joy comes from loving care put into a garden and reaping the fr...

10/19/2021

https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/how-does-gardening-make-you-happier/ #:~:text=Scientists%20have%20discovered%20that%20the,also%20making%20your%20brain%20happy!

Does gardening leave you feeling happy and relaxed? Do you sometimes have an urge to grab a fist full of soil? Does watering plants give you great, unexplainable joy? Your brain might be telling you something! Gardening is actually an effective way of improving your physical and psychological wellbe...

10/18/2021

https://www.verywellhealth.com/therapeutic-gardens-1094682

Therapeutic gardens are often used in the treatment of individuals with chronic illness and disabilities. They can offer many health benefits.

10/18/2021

Many people may not realize that gardening can help with anxiety or PTSD. However, I am learning everyday that it does help. It helps with your mental state, because you are learning and nurturing something that is growing. This something will then turn around and nurture you. The daily struggle is real and for many they walk around not knowing where to turn fighting the battle internally. If you need help find someone you can talk to. If you are uncomfortable with that, find a hobby that allows your mind to relax and heal.

I deal with PTSD and I personally know the loneliness and how empty that feeling can be. I am not a counselor, nor am I trying to be one. I am simply trying to use my experience and the things I have done in order to reach at least one person.

Take care of one another! You have no idea what a simple smile or hello may do for a person you see and do not know.

10/18/2021

https://www.ahta.org/horticultural-therapy

Horticultural therapy is a time-proven practice. The therapeutic benefits of garden environments have been documented since ancient times. In the 19th century, Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and recognized as the "Father of American Psychiatry," was first to document....

10/07/2021

https://www.countryfile.com/wildlife/trees-plants/jobs-for-the-garden-this-winter/

Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. Here is our month-by-month winter gardening guide

10/07/2021

https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/winter-gardening-best-crops-to-extend-your-harvest/

Solutions for Sustainable Living

10/07/2021

10/05/2021

https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us/library/gardening-basics/10-top-gardening-tips-beginners

Wondering how to start a garden? Find your confidence with these expert gardening tips.