Benefits of Gardening

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Numerous Benefits of Gardening

Whether your thumb is green or brown, the benefits of gardening are many! Gardening has numerous benefits, both for the environment and for individuals. It can provide a source of fresh, healthy produce, reduce stress and anxiety, promote physical activity, and connect people with nature. Gardening can also be a way to support biodiversity and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Whether you have a small plot or a large garden, the benefits of gardening are numerous and can positively impact both your own well-being and the world around you.

From casual gardener to full-time grower, everyone can benefit from getting their hands in the soil!

Great Exercise

Pulling weeds, digging holes and laying down mulch can get labor intensive! But even light gardening can burn calories. According to Burned-Calories.com, you can burn up to 300 calories in a 60-minute period. And if you’re anything like me, you can spend hours in the garden!

Boost Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays an important role in increasing calcium levels and boosting the immune system. It is estimated that about 35% of adults in the U.S. have a vitamin D deficiency. What better way to get a dose of vitamin D than getting out in the garden? Just don’t forget your sunscreen!

Improved Diet

We all know that a well-balanced diet of fruit and vegetables is recommended for good health. What better way to get your fill than growing your own? The CDC recommends that adults consume “1.5–2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2–3 cup-equivalents of vegetables daily”. When you are growing your own fruits and veg, it makes consuming the recommended amount, (or even more!) much easier.

Reduce Stress

When I am in the garden, all of my worries seem to melt away. In the garden, I am focused and completely absorbed in what I am doing. This is called being in a state of “flow”. Positive psychologists consider being in the state of flow an important part of metal health and overall well-being.

Great Investment

Starting a garden is a great investment. Depending on the size of garden you grow, it can get pricey. But I like to think of it as an investment. Not only to your wallet, but to your health as well. Once the initial cost of the garden is invested, it doesn’t have to cost a lot to maintain. You will be saving money at the grocery store by growing your own food. Plus, you can save seeds from your harvest and plant them for the next growing season.

Social Benefits

If you don’t have the space of your own to grow a garden, a community garden can be a great resource. A community garden can bring people together and allow for sharing of resources. This can be especially beneficial for the elderly community or people who live a solitary lifestyle as an opportunity to build relationships within the community.

Increased Self-Esteem and Happiness

If you have ever grown anything at all, you know how rewarding it can be! There is something really special about planting a seed, watching it grow, and harvesting the creation you have helped produce. It is very gratifying to be able to feed your family with the food that you have grown yourself. Gardening can increase your self-esteem as you grow as a gardener and brings added happiness to everyday life!

Sense of Accomplishment

Gardening gives you a sense of accomplishment. There is so something therapeutic to me about pulling weeds. I always feel so accomplished after cleaning a space of weeds and making it look beautiful. Whether its weeding or harvesting, I get a sense of accomplishment from completing tasks in the
garden.

Benefits the Environment

Now more than ever, the negative impact of the human race on the planet is in the spotlight. Planting fruits, vegetables and flowers is something positive we can do to impact the environment. Plants are natural and effective air cleansers. They absorb carbon dioxide as well as other air pollutants. Plus, planting a garden makes your environment beautiful!

Spiritual Benefits

There is something very spiritual about connecting with mother nature. When you take time to unwind and relax in nature, you can reconnect with your soul. Connecting with the energy of the earth is magical to me. It is easy to get lost in the moment and lose complete track of time in the garden.

Conclusion

In conclusion, gardening is an activity that offers a wide range of benefits for both individuals and the environment. Whether you’re growing your own fruits and vegetables, cultivating a flower garden, or simply spending time in nature, gardening can provide physical, mental, and emotional benefits. From reducing stress and anxiety to supporting biodiversity and promoting sustainability, gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and improve our overall well-being. So if you haven’t yet tried gardening, it may be worth giving it a go and reaping the many rewards that it has to offer.

Happy Planting!

ABOUT AUTHOR

Rebecca

Hello, I am Rebecca! I am so glad you are here on this journey with me! Here, I am sharing my passions including gardening, cooking, baking, crafting, natural living and so much more! In addition to the content I share on my YouTube page, I also write a blog.

It took a long time for the things I am passionate about to awaken within me. Now that they have, I am eager to share them with others.

Among the many things I am passionate about, gardening is one of them. In addition to gardening, I also enjoy different areas of art, crafting, photography and home project DIY.

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