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Category Archives: Gardening
Helpful Tips for Gardening with Arthritis
Hasn’t this been hot, dry summer? You sure can loose the desire to spend time in your garden during these scorching summer days. But, fall and cooler weather will be just around the corner. When the temperatures begin to drop and the foliage takes on that … Continue reading
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Gardening is a “Labor of Love” but what health benefits can it provide?
Did you ever stop to consider all of the health benefits of gardening? To many, it means hard work; bending stretching, lifting and maybe using muscles you forgot you had. However, not only does gardening provide good physical exercise, it can have numerous health benefits. According to the University of … Continue reading
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