Gardening And Mental Health
As I was sat the other night at my fulltime job, I had a sudden realization that I always feel so much better when I'm out in my garden, whether it's ripping up my grass, planting a new plant, even scattering stinky manure all over the place. It got me thinking about gardening and the benefits it can have on mental health. I long known the connections and benefits between nature and health, but I started wondering if everyone else did, and, well here we are! "To nurture a garden, is to feed not just the body, but the soul" - Alfred Austin. There have have been many studies over the decades, even centuries and I'm sure many more to come, about the benefits gardening and nature as a whole can provide for us. Its's been shown to lower stress, reduce negative emotions and, of course, promote relaxation. But there are so many more benefits! By getting out, we are engaging in physical activity, even if it's as simple as scatterin...
