Maximum Yield Australia/New Zealand 2020 September/October | Page 12

The time spent in the garden
over the summer really is the real
magic. Anticipation, learning, and
even some worries all crescendo
into the imminent harvest.
from the
EDITOR
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Toby Gorman
Throughout the summer of COVID-19 in the
Northern Hemisphere, gardening served as
one of the top activities for people. It provided
an opportunity to get outside, get some fresh
air, be active, and focus on a task that would
result in healthy rewards and benefits. Now,
it’s Australia and New Zealand’s time to get
back to the garden.
As COVID lingers and prevents us from
participating in the many activities that allow
us to interact, gardening will play an important
role in keeping many people active, outside,
focused, and connected in the months ahead.
As stated in Alan Ray’s article “The Healing
Power of Gardens” on page 34, gardens can
provide an ample amount of both physical and
mental health.
“While working in a garden, secret rewards
are slowly revealed to us between the sewing
and the reaping, two acts that simply designate
a beginning and an end. The time spent
between those events is where another magic
happens,” writes Ray.
Now is a good time to revisit that neglected
patch of garden in your yard. Start by pulling
some weeds, then planting herbs, fruits, or
vegetables that will do well in your zone.
There are many online resources to guide
you, or visit your local garden shop.
The time spent in the garden over the
summer really is the real magic. Anticipation,
learning, and even some worries all
crescendo into the imminent harvest.
Hopefully by then, COVID will have
passed and the world can focus on
moving forward in a way more in
tune with nature.
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