Dillon Ade of Botanic Ade will guide you through proper technique for the main movements in gardening — squatting, bending, digging, and carrying — so you can garden safely and efficiently. There will be discussion on the many benefits of gardening and how you can maximize your health by moving with plants.

So many of us live sedentary lives and the garden is one of the best places to get your “vitamin” movement. The dynamic nature of gardening makes it so helpful for aging well. Gardening movements put your joints through full ranges of motion and improve flexibility, strength, and coordination over time. Moving well in the garden equates to resiliency and a decreased chance of injury.