Gardeners of the world rejoice! The science is in and… gardening is good for you!
In fact, “therapeutic horticulture” – AKA, gardening – has been proven time and again to help ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Gardening in a group is also said to boost overall wellbeing and life satisfaction.
If you’re keen to flex your green thumb, here are five reasons why getting dirty in the garden can improve your health…
Garden to meditate.
Whether you’re pulling weeds, or simply hanging out in nature, being outside can boast similar effects to meditation. In fact, one study found that pottering around and interacting with nature for an hour can boost your attention span and memory by up to 20 per cent! Who knew?
Vent your frustrations.
Had a stressful day? Or, are the kids just driving you nuts? Take it to the garden! Getting hands-on in your garden can often mean pulling out weeds, digging holes and hacking away at trees, which is the perfect way to get any of that extra frustration out of your system. Plus, plants don’t talk back!
Gain a sense of responsibility.
Caring for your little seedlings day by day and watching them flourish can give you a great sense of responsibility – they rely on you after all. Not to mention, caring for greenery has also been found to relieve stress and boost your mood too. Win, win.
Get a little exercise.
Becoming the next Professor Sprout doesn’t just boast mental health benefits, but physical ones too. In fact, a study found that gardening gets your heart rate up so much that it counts as moderate to high-intensity exercise. Time to say goodbye to that pesky gym membership perhaps?
Nourish your bod.
We think the best thing about gardening is that you can cook what you grow! Start a veggie patch with your fave seasonal produce and you can reap the benefits of all those nutrient-dense beauties. Better yet? Our 8-Week Program uses seasonal produce, so you can enjoy your new veggies in our delish recipes.
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