Hello, Friend!

Gardening has many benefits, as we know, but it's amazing when you encounter statistics like these:

"...those who gardened on a daily basis had a 36% lower risk of developing dementia than those who didn't."

"...those who gardened for more than one hour per week had a 66% lower risk of cardiac arrest..."

These and so many more facts are outlined in this article. (Thanks to my friend Jen for sharing it!)

Now, you may be young and feel like such concerns are not yours, but because you live in our modern world, I'll bet you encounter distraction and stimuli overload. Gardening helps with that too:

"...being immersed in nature might help to improve focus. According to Attention Restoration Theory, our brains have a finite capacity for directed attention in busy urban settings, and nature helps to counteract this..."

I don't need a study to tell me that after a day of juggling all of the things, I feel so much more centered once I'm down on the farm, tending to our plants.

What does it look like to bring gardening into your wellness regimen? If you don't have your own space for it, you're always welcome to join us for a community work day! ;)

Many Hands

Speaking of community work days...

Once again, the rain cleared just in time on Saturday for folks to join us on the farm. We also had some surprise visitors:

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With so many hands, in no time we had cattle panel supports put up for our tomatoes and peppers, we cut down and tarped the cover crop in several raised beds, and planted a ton of seeds.

Of course there was time for snacks and chatting. Glad we now have plenty of greens to send home with everyone as well!

Big thanks to Annie, Srini, Amy, Jaikai, Yol, Andrew, Stacey, and Lexi! Such fun working with you all, and we truly appreciate all of your help!

Next Community Day June 28th, 10am-1pm

The farm will be in full swing by the end of June! Come out to get your hands dirty and enjoy a morning with friends on the farm.

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Click below to RSVP.

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Other Upcoming Events

​Walnut Farmers' Market -- every Saturday, 12-3pm

Our little local market is a fun time! Food, music, and friendly folks. Mother Rock (that's us!) will have a table there this Saturday, May 24th. Come say hi!

Walnut Community Center, 46 School Rd. in Marshall

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Mother Rock Community Potluck -- This Sunday, May 25th, 6-9pm

Bring a dish to share and join us for a potluck on the farm. Hopefully fireflies too! Please click below to email us your RSVP, and we'll reply with more details.

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To your wellness,

Sarah & Cory