Let's dig into the science behind why gardening is good for you. There are nutritional benefits, for sure, of growing your own food. But, what about the non-nutritional benefits? Join Karin as she "geeks out" just a little bit about the science behind all the reasons why gardening is good for us, both physically and mentally, through all stages of our life.

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Studies and articles referenced in this episode:

Beneficial effects of plant-associated microbes on indoor microbiomes and human health

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00015/full

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007

How gardening can help build healthier, happier kids

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/how-gardening-can-help-build-healthier-happier-kids/2017/07/17/d9047164-6599-11e7-8eb5-cbccc2e7bfbf_story.html

Back to Basics: Health and Wellness Benefits of Gardening in Older Adults

https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2015.1089709

American Horticultural Therapy Association

https://www.ahta.org/

19 Organizations Honoring Veterans

https://foodtank.com/news/2019/11/19-organizations-honoring-veterans/