While I was there, I was exposed to different activities to work on. I was able to water some new shoots of tomatoes and also work on a plot of raspberries. They are not in season yet, so I cleared out weeds and was able to add new dirt and compost to the plot.
This event impacted me because while working, I got to see people I had previous classes with and get to know them better than before. I felt a sense of service which was rewarding and I found that this type of volunteer work was quite relaxing in its own right because you are outside in a green environment where you can breathe fresh air.
It made me think about how gardening was useful to us and how it relates to human physiology. Gardening contributes to bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. You receive vitamin D from the sun which helps to stimulate calcium absorption, and since it is a weight bearing exercise, it helps to build strong bones and muscles. It is also a sustainable way of living. When you plant your own items you provide yourself with your own food and also provide a place where other things can thrive such as bees who are able to pollinate the plants and birds or spiders who help to clear away pests.
Human physiology is interdisciplinary, meaning it relates to more than one branch of knowledge. It is your body that you are dealing with in everyday life, so the way it operates and how well it performs is dependent on all the things that you do. You can learn a lot about it through even things such as gardening and activity.
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| Some of the veggies that we harvested |
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| Rasperry plot that was restored |
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