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Tips for Growing Your Own Food

June 14, 2017 By Wesley Smith

June 14, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

With all the talk these days of chemicals being used on produce to kill bugs and genetically modified organisms, many people are taking an interest in growing their own food. When you want to be sure you’re not being fed poisons and harmful additives in your food, growing a garden is the way to go. […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Top Stories Tagged With: gardening, gardening for seniors, senior gardening

The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

March 15, 2017 By Kristen Polito

March 15, 2017 By: Kristen Polito (Edit)

Gardening is one of the most satisfying and therapeutic activities a senior adult can tackle independently.  Many can enjoy the satisfaction of creating something from virtually nothing.  What begin as tiny seeds which germinate into something that’s living and bearing edibles is almost tantamount to magic.  Planting vegetables and flowers is an exciting activity, regardless […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Mental Health, Top Stories Tagged With: gardening, gardening for seniors, healthy living, mental health

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