Taste of the Earth Health Workshop: Discover the Nutrient Power of Salad Greens

Discover how caring for our land sustains both soil and soul in this hands-on health workshop exploring the connection between nutrient-dense food and wellbeing. Mind & Nature founder and psychiatrist Dr Ivan Lin joins market gardener Neil Robinson from Garden to Market to reveal how regenerative growing practices can nourish both people and planet.

Dr Ivan will share surprising, practical fun facts about salad greens and what the latest nutritional psychiatry research reveals about how these vibrant plants support your mood, gut health and overall wellbeing. Learn how to measure the nutrient density of salad greens using a refractometer, with the fun option to bring your own homegrown greens and compete for the highest Brix score.

Experience a live soil microscopy demonstration and get a close-up look at the hidden living world of soil. Enjoy a salad-themed lunch featuring Neil’s locally grown produce and take a guided visit to Garden to Market to see first-hand how vibrant soil health translates into nutrient-rich greens—and ultimately, human health.

Join us for a taste of the earth and discover how the vitality of our food begins beneath our feet.