Learn from community gardening experts what grows best in the local environment
Grow herbs & vegetables in The Fitness Ranch garden
Taste the product of your efforts and share with family & friends
Get involved in supporting local community gardens
Acquire the skills and patronage to start your own community garden
Gardening Benefits
Taking care of plants cultivates the development of responsibility, patience,
long term goal setting, and self-confidence.
Gardening provides essential healthy doses of fresh air, sunshine, and movement.
Gardens improve mental health by reducing stress and depression, promoting nurturing and productivity.
Green spaces have been shown to improve the attention spans of children
with and without ADHD:
Soga M, Gaston KJ, Yamaura Y. Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Prev Med Rep. 2016;5:92‐99. doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007
Rucklidge JJ. Exposure to green spaces as a modifiable risk factor in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Lancet Planet Health. 2019;3(5):e200‐e201. doi:10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30074-9
Fosters teamwork, non-verbal bonding, and community spirit.
Growing food encourages curiosity and healthier eating habits.
