Did You Know That… Gardening

Did you know that there are multiple benefits of gardening? Read on to find out what they are.

Gardening is the practice of growing plants as part of horticulture and is considered one of the most beneficial physical activities.

Benefits of growing an edible garden include:

• Pleasure– Physical activity brings pleasure.
• Exercise – Physical activity improves your endurance, strength, mobility and flexibility.
• Relaxation – Helps you relax and feel better.
• Self-esteem – It always feels good to complete tasks, but growing your own plants, especially if they are edible, makes you feel worthy and self-efficient.
• Fresh food – It provides you and your family with a healthy source of inexpensive fresh food.
• Good for your heart – All that physical activity associated with gardening improves your heart health.
• Reduces stress – Gardening helps you relax and reduce stress levels.
• Makes you happy – A study shows that touching the dirt and inhaling M.vacae, a healthy bacterium that lives in soil, can increase serotonin levels.
• Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety – Gardening gives you an opportunity to focus on something and put your mind to work with a goal and a task in mind.

Once you try your own fresh produce, you will fall in love with it

• Improves the strength of your hands– All the activities involved in gardening are a way to keep your hands as strong as possible for as long as possible.
• Can improve your bone health – Gardening can increase your vitamin D levels, which benefits your bone health and immune system.
• It can help you eat healthier – If you grow your own herbs, vegetables or fruits, you will get fresh produce that has not been treated by pesticides.
• Keep learning about your plants – Gardening is good for learning, so it improves your health and general well-being. You can also teach your children about gardening.
• Good for the whole family – Gardening can be an opportunity to bring the whole family and friends together. It can become your new group activity.
• Share your produce with friends – If you produce more than you need, share your fresh produce with your friends and make them happy.

How to start gardening?

1. If you live in the house and have some space around, just dig a section, put manure and plant your flowers, vegetables or fruits. Go with a few plants to start with to ease into a routine.
2. If you live in the house and have a small paved area, buy a few pots, or garden beds, fill them with soil and manure and put your plants inside.
3. If you live in an apartment with a balcony, you can grow several plants in a container, pot or bag.
4. If you live in an apartment without a balcony, grow your herbs or flowers in a container or pot near the window.

There are tons of information and guidance on gardening on the Internet. Research, learn and do not hesitate. Once you try your own fresh produce, you will fall in love with it. And don’t forget to smile and talk to your plants, because they can hear you and understand you. Enjoy your gardening!

If you are looking for something new to do – try gardening!

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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.