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MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening for wellness
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points It took place on August 15 and was part of the Summer Symposium. The idea that gardening can improve health has been emerging over time, with patterns and trends becoming clearer since the 1990s and solidifying by 2005 through various studies and books.
Gardening has been found to have a positive impact on well-being. A recent symposium explored the benefits of gardening for mental health and introduced the health benefits of certain herbs. The event also demonstrated how to create a pollinator patch that supports wildlife.
Further details about the symposium are available. It took place on August 15 and was part of the Summer Symposium.
The idea that gardening can improve health has been emerging over time, with patterns and trends becoming clearer since the 1990s and solidifying by 2005 through various studies and books.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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