Prepare your green thumbseven science agrees on this one!
And you even get some beautiful flowers or delicious herbs and veggies out of the whole thing!
Lets get into some specific ways that gardening canhelp you live longer.
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The act of tending to your green space is also inherently soothing.
Gardening can enhance mood and improve symptoms of depression.
A review published inPreventive Medicine Reportsfound that gardening is associated withreduced depression and anxiety.
It also allows for connectivity to Mother Earth and ourselves.
It creates inner harmony, taps into our primal instincts, and bridges our inner and outer worldsthrough nature.
Gardening also teaches us to appreciate the ebb and flow of life.
It deepens our understanding of times passage, fostering patience as we wait for our first bloom or harvest.
It can be viewed asforms of exercise, improving strength, flexibility, and balance, Dr. Burrets says.
Dr. Burrets says, Soil contains beneficial bacteria, which is believed to have immune-boosting properties.
Tips on Starting a Garden
Anyone can start a garden.
Here are some tips to get you started.
Start Small
Start with abeginner-friendly plantor two as you venture into gardening.
These plants have already sprouted and may even have some produce on them.
If you do have more space, start in a corner and add plants as your confidence grows.
