It is a beautiful and colorful world, reflecting rich diversity in both nature and humanity, and linked directly to our vitality and ongoing spirit of resilience. The bountiful food sources that sustain us have become more than a trending health topic in recent years, as collective interest has evolved into a much larger wave of expressing values and making conscious decisions that keep our lands, vegetation and fellow Earth inhabitants in mind.

This month, we honor a lush season of growth, the cycles that nature provides and the growers and consumers that support a system we are all helping to refine. Food connects everyone and is central to the simple and imperative act of nourishment. It easily spans generations, giving us the agency to care for ourselves and each other in the context of the natural world.

Fundamental research and innovations involving soil health and nutrient density, along with advances in sustainable and regenerative farming practices and programs to support young farmers, have illuminated choices that reflect these wider, wiser priorities. Education by longstanding local organic food growers and advances in political support for initiatives that enable realistic change in our farming communities have paralleled the surge of interest in new ways to eat well.

The vibrant colors of our meals and the rich hues of our gardens and landscapes all work together for our highest good, reflecting back our respect for these most important and integral relationships. Everyone benefits when we live connected to nature’s rhythms, refining lifestyles that conserve resources and optimize energy reserves for immunity.

Our feature story on page 20, highlights the value of seasonal eating and how Ayurvedic approaches to diet balance unique individual needs with fresh, intuitive food choices. Our energetic systems are highly attuned to nature’s wisdom, creating a resonance that can be a guiding factor in working toward quality of life and joyful longevity.

We invite you to take a look around at the refreshing masterpiece of summer’s great harvest. We are fortifying our gardens and our minds as we reach out in collective efforts to learn together, grow together and create healthy ideas and menus for our families. Here’s to the rainbow of flavors that inspire our connections, sustain our well-being and create a vibrant future for us all.

Enjoy!