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Live Well in the Garden

News Articles - Gardening for Self-Care

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Everyone has their own personal reasons to get outside and garden, but one thing is undeniable, it improves our lives inside and out. 

CNN: Why Gardening is Good for Your Health

Huffington Post: Why Gardening is so Good for you

The Guardian: Gardening is good for physical and mental health

Martha Stewart Living: Here's how gardening benefits your health

Good Housekeeping: 7 Benefits of Gardening that Prove It Helps Your Mind and Body 

U.S. News: 5 Reasons Gardening is good for your Health

AARP: 5 Secret Health Benefits of Gardening

UC Health Today: Gardening- Just for the Health of It

The Nation's Health: Gardening: A Fun Hobby that's Good for Your Health

The American Institute of Stress : How can your Garden Reduce your Stress Levels?

Healthline: How Gardening Helps my Anxiety

Forbes: How Gardening can Fight Stress and Improve Your Life

BBC: Gardening could be the hobby that lets you live to 100 

Gardening Know How: Learn about fitness in the garden

 

 

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Joni Gabriel - Planting seeds for nature and as therapy

Stephen Cantu - Master Gardener and FIG Leader

Debbie Handal - Reminiscence Gardening Program Blog

Debbie Handal - Reminiscence Gardening 

 

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