Gardening for Body and Soul

a bed of colorful flowers

By Nadie VanZandt
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Research shows that spending time in nature enhances our physical and mental well-being, so it’s no surprise that gardening offers similar benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety and negative thoughts. Gardening is an all-around wonderful activity for the body and soul.

Gardening offers access to...

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Grant Funds New Program on Food Systems at BUHS

Brattleboro—University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H recently launched a new program for special education students at Brattleboro Union High School (BUHS), which combines food systems, leadership and hands-on learning. 

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group of seven 4-H members and three adults wearing green shirts

4-H'ers Return Home from National 4-H Dairy Event

Burlington--For the seven 4-H teens selected to attend the 2024 National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, it was a whirlwind four days of dairy-focused activities and opportunities to connect with like-minded peers from 20 states and three Canadian provinces.

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