Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on health benefits of gardening

Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden” Oct. 19 at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about getting active through gardening at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden,” providing tips for planning and planting a perennial flower garden that will bloom from spring to fall. 
The talk will include a list of perennials with the color, time of bloom, growth habits, unique foliage, and uses for each species, design elements for short to tall flowers and balancing the space, and a complete list of the plants suitable to take with you when purchasing plants.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gardening is a moderate-intensity level activity, which the CDC recommends two and a half hours of each week to help prevent chronic health conditions.

The program will also include a brief presentation by Griffin Hospital Occupational Therapist Fran Harmeyer on garden ergonomics to avoid injuries while tending a garden.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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