Mentored Community Gardening for Melanoma Survivors

The investigators will conduct a single-arm pilot feasibility trial of mentored community gardening for melanoma survivors integrating dosimeters and accelerometers. Harvest for Health Together Arizona (H4H2-AZ) is an evidence-based program adapted for arid desert gardening that also addresses sun safety through group workshops and peer education. The primary aim is to evaluate adherence to the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:18 years of age or older at their last birthday & in good general health.Clinical diagnosis of melanoma (including melanoma in situ).Has access to a phone or tablet with a camera and internet.Currently living in Pima County.Ability to understand and speak English.Ability to provide written informed consent document.Ability to physically participate in gardening activities (including kneeling, sitting, bending, and carrying up to 10 pounds) with or without the use of mobility assistive devices.Exclusion Criteria:Currently immunosuppressed by virtue of medication or disease.Has a diagnosed and uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.