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GARDENING AND WELL-BEING

I know the benefits of gardening for mental well-being are well documented, but I just wanted to thank Kitchen Garden for its part in keeping me motivated to garden for my health. I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and also get seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the winter. Reading Kitchen Garden and planning the season ahead gives me something to look forward to. I don't think it is understating it to say gardening is a lifesaver for me.

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