The Garden as Medicine
For Students, In the Garden, Living Sustainably, Thought of the Week Benjamin Brown For Students, In the Garden, Living Sustainably, Thought of the Week Benjamin Brown

The Garden as Medicine

What if the best thing you could do for your health this week was go outside and dig in the dirt? In Issue 15, I share a full update from my parents' garden — the fruit trees, the flower border, two new blueberries, and an herb spiral I built entirely by accident — plus a deep dive into the science of why gardens heal us.

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Before and After the Shade
For Students, In the Garden, Living Sustainably, Thought of the Week Benjamin Brown For Students, In the Garden, Living Sustainably, Thought of the Week Benjamin Brown

Before and After the Shade

This week’s newsletter includes a livestream announcement, updates from all three classes, a new YouTube video on California native plants, and major changes in the garden—including the removal of a century-old avocado tree. I also share some thoughts on upcycling and a personal reflection on tending landscapes across generations.

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