Growing your mental health

I am a very keen gardener.  Growing plants from a tiny seed gives me enormous pleasure and I know it has a positive impact on my mental health - all life’s stresses are put aside as soon as I put my hands in the soil. There’s an optimism and hopefulness that comes with gardening and I find the energy in those thoughts helpful for me.

The Washington Post cites numerous scientific studies to support the argument for the benefits of gardening for mental health. “Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friends.” Richard Sima, The Washington Post, May 17 2024.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/05/17/gardening-mental-health-benefits/