Here Stephen Ritz talks about his creative and innovative way that he incorporated vertical gardens in the classroom which resulted in creating remarkable positive outcomes in a Bronx school district that typically experiences low school attendance, high drop out rates and high levels of homelessness and drug use among students and their families.

Featured on CNN, Disney Channel and other networks, Ritz has dedicated his life to spreading the word that our children are our future and are worth investing in. And, they need healthy whole foods to be able to excel in school, life and in their careers.

After speaking with Ritz at recent conference in Newport Beach, California, Rockey had an idea: He would encourage his circle of friends, extended family and patients to take up gardening as a fun activity and hobby for the summer.

By doing so, families would experience a new way to engage with their children, spouse and neighbors. “In my experience, our vertical garden has added new conversations with our boys and friends. We have made healthy nutrition fun. Really fun!

From “Salad in a Jar” parties to bring-your-favorite-dish made with food that’s been grown in your garden parties, to fun potlucks that feature the best tasting salads and entres, we are finding that healthy nutrition has gone beyond a fun family hobby and evolved into a healthy lifestyle that’s fun.

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Dana Rockey, DMD is a dentist located in Newport Beach, serving surrounding communities of Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Irvine, Crystal Cove, Balboa Beach and other Orange County areas.