Talk: Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs In-Person
Author Jill Howlett Mays discusses her new book, Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs, about Vulnerable populations—such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged—are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good solution, since it proves beneficial to physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Jill shows how beginners can start gardening, from the smallest pot of flowers to a large, flourishing plot of land. She describes why gardening is critical to everyone’s health and provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a garden. She also reviews specific activities, ways to adapt projects to accommodate special needs, and benefits gained from these tasks. Finally, Jill includes recent findings on the health benefits of gardening. Her new book book gives you all the information and resources you need to get started. Copies of her book will be available for purchase following presentation.