How to Get the Nutrients You Need From Your Garden

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

TIME: 7pm - 8pm LOCATION: Keys Community Room CONTACT: Reference Desk, 617.698.5757

Whether you grow a full backyard garden or a few pots on a patio, the food you grow can play a meaningful role in supporting your health.

In this talk, Jill Ahlstrand of Harvesting Flavor explores how commonly grown garden vegetables and herbs help meet key nutritional needs, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protective plant compounds. You’ll learn which nutrients different garden crops provide, how to think about eating a “garden rainbow,” and simple ways to prepare and pair vegetables so your body can better absorb what they offer.

The session will also include practical cooking ideas and recipe inspiration to help you turn garden harvests into flavorful, nourishing meals — no complicated techniques required. Designed for gardeners of all experience levels, this talk focuses on making the most of what you grow, without pressure or perfection.

Attendees will leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how garden foods support overall health
• Practical tips for harvesting, cooking, and combining vegetables
• Simple ideas for using garden produce in everyday meals

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Jill Ahlstrand is the hands, heart, and trowel behind Harvesting Flavor, a seasonal, plant-forward approach to growing and cooking food with intention. Her love of gardening began at 15 while working at a local plant nursery and grew into a lifelong practice rooted in healing, curiosity, and connection.

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