Free Gardening Series Designed To Fill Your Mind, Plates

When it comes to fruits, vegetables, and spices, it doesn't get any better than what you grow yourself. Whether you think you have a green thumb or not, you can reap the delicious benefits of growing your own produce and spices.

Gardening is also good for your mind because studies show it helps relieve stress, increase happiness, and raise self-esteem. According to researchers, gardening stimulates brain growth and can help protect the areas of the brain that preserves memories. The CDC also considers gardening as a light form of exercise for older adults. They say planting, weeding, and tending to your crops builds strength, promotes sleep, and can even help you maintain a healthy weight.

The best part about this AARP Houston series is that anyone can create a backyard garden. Here are the classes we've lined up for you. Remember to register for each course you are interested in before it fills up.

Register for one of these free virtual and in-person events

• Monday, February 27, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  Herb Gardening Cuisine - Make and Take Urban Harvest In-Person
  Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-227-Sage
  
• Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  Kashmere Garden Mutliservice Center Urban Harvest In-Person
  Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-304-Kash
  
• Thursday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  Gardening for Great Tomatoes Urban Harvest Virtual
  Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-316-Tomatoes