In the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Kym Pokorny writes a gardening column and this one is especially relevant right now. Kym is a public service communications specialist with the OSU Extension Service.
“Gardening grants us solace — research bears that out. Digging in the soil is good for our mental health and we need that more than ever as we follow Gov. Kate Brown’s order to “stay home, save lives.” Even weeding helps keep anxiety at bay, said Brooke Edmunds, OSU Extension Service horticulturist. A bonus: This time of year, the moist soil makes weeds easy to pull.”
Read the full article online HERE.