All the Dirt on Gardening

January is a month for promising to eat better, get healthier and exercise. There is one activity to help with all those goals, and that is growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and maybe even some backyard fruit. Gardening not only helps build physical strength, it increases flexibility and relieves stress. Gardening also provides a connection to people that is important for personal happiness. It’s an activity for the whole family and helps builds neighborhood relationships while learning new skills and practicing patience. Saturday January 30 from 9 to 12:30 , Muskogee City Wellness Initiative is sponsoring a free event in the spirit of promoting healthier eating by building a community of gardeners growing food for themselves and their neighbors. Here is a lineup of the topics that will be presented in 20-minute segments – Garden Site Selection and Planning - Sue Gray, OSU Extension Tulsa Keep your garden at its best, with the right amount of sun and closeness to a water source. A su...