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Why Bother Gardening? Donna’s Top Ten Reasons

by Donna Balzer | Jan 8, 2016 | Bugs & Buggers, Flowers & Alpines, Food, GARDENING, Soil | 0 comments

Why garden? Here are Donna Balzer’s Top Ten Reasons to garden:

#1 Gardens are the universal cure for what ails you.

Donna Checks the height of her trial crop: Quinoa (PS even though it looks great at this stage, it was a failure overall)

#2 Gardens and by default gardeners, are hip right now.

Edible flowers and gardens are all the rage with chefs and hipsters. Join in the fun!

#3 Gardening together keeps families connected – it’s an all-age event.

The grandkids gather and sell produce at Grandma's little urban farm (my side yard in Qualicum Beach)

The grandkids gather and sell produce at Grandma’s little urban farm (Donna’s side yard in Qualicum Beach)

#4 Studies show gardening defers Alzheimer’s and every boomer is hoping that study is true!

My mom Della helped in the garden and in my "sales" trips to the farmer's market. She gardened until she was 91!

My mom Della helped in the garden and in my “sales” trips to the farmer’s market. She gardened actively until she was 91!

#5 Organic gardens are good for the environment (including the birds and the bees) and good for you.

And don't forget the bugs need a place to breed!

And don’t forget the bugs need a place to feed and breed!

#6 Gardening gets you out in nature and that boosts your Happiness levels.

Cohen loves to water my veggie garden and it gets him outside too!

#7 Gardening is a mental challenge and educational event. Gardeners are learning all the time.

Dr. Alex Shigo points out the protective branch collar on a birch tree to Donna

Dr. Alex Shigo shows branch wound healing incorrectly (because it was cut too close.) If it looks like a doughnut all is good.

#8 Gardening is Urban Farming – it brings great food to your table and strength to your body.

The great tomato harvest is only a small part of the rewards of gardening. Our daily salad is probably the best part of having a home garden.

#9 Gardens boost Beauty in our world and Joy in our hearts.

Colourful blooms feed our soul and satisfy insect appetites

#10 Gardening is fun.

There is no right or wrong age to garden as long as it is still fun!

Be inspired as Donna shares her top ten reasons to garden in all the seasons and all throughout our lives. Hire her to speak at your event. She promises a beautifully illustrated talk including plenty of practical gardening tips with a bigger message . Donna helps gardeners grow and beginners blossom.