Health Benefits of Gardening

Gardening offers tons of benefits! Lets take a look at them:

Boosts Physical Wellness

• Encourages exercise, from walking to digging to mowing.

• Provides healthy foods to eat, if growing veggies, fruits, or herbs.

. Grows Mental Wellness

• Boosts feel-good serotonin levels, vitamin D, and the immune system.

• Lowers risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life.

• Creates an opportunity for flow, focus, and creativity. From planning the garden layout to testing what does and doesn’t work for different plants.

Builds Self-Esteem

• Increases feelings of accomplishment and pride when plants grow successfully.

• Teaches how patience, care, and attention pay off, which is a symbolic lesson for other challenges in life.

Creates Connection

• Encourages going offline and spending time in nature. Even when gardening alone, the birds and bumblebees are good company.

• Offers an opportunity to work together with family and friends at home, or in community gardens.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today to reap all its benefits