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This month: Gardening for Gut Health: Small Space Strategies to Improve Your Microbiome 

Grace Hensley, author of The Microbiome Gardener, explores the connection between healthy soil, edible plants, and the human gut microbiome. Whether discussing container gardens, native plants, or wellness-focused edible landscapes, Grace offers accessible, inspiring ideas for gardeners seeking beauty, nourishment, and resilience.

Grace Hensley is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, published garden photographer, and science communicator who blends botanical beauty with research-based insight. With a degree in biochemistry and decades of hands-on experience, she brings clarity and creativity to complex gardening topics. Her photography and writing have appeared in The Garden (RHS), American Horticulturist, and APLD publications, celebrating the natural elegance of cultivated and wild spaces alike. A sought-after speaker, Grace has presented at garden clubs, trade shows, and national conferences, known for her calm, clear delivery and science-driven storytelling.

In partnership with NPA Dewey, Plantem and Howe.