How to Boost Your Well-Being with Garden Therapy
Step into the world of gardening therapy, a blossoming trend that’s captivating people of all ages. Those who have already spent time in the garden understand the excitement of seeing vibrant colors coming to life as their plants grow and bloom. Beyond enhancing outdoor spaces, gardening also provides meaningful benefits for health and well-being.
Get Physical
Take part in the physical nature of gardening — a hands-on activity that improves joint flexibility and enhances range of motion.
The body will offer thanks as the activity boosts endorphin production — feel-good hormones that relieve stress, reduce pain, and elevate mood. Plus, tending to plants helps regulate endorphins, increase serotonin, and leads to blue light wavelengths exposure from the sun, which are key for regulating healthy sleep-wake cycles.
Elevate Mental Wellness
Many gardeners look forward to losing themselves in their outdoor oasis, where stress begins to melt away and mindful focus on the present moment takes over. Connecting with nature and being outdoors are believed to benefit mental health. Gardening also invites a sense of calm, allowing one to move at their own pace and embrace the experience. This gentle, meditative feeling is often seen as one of gardening’s greatest benefits. As one begins to feel more at peace, the brain responds by continuing to release endorphins.
Gardening also exercises the mind, encouraging goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving as a garden evolves throughout the season.
For additional insights on how to boost physical and mental well-being through garden therapy, please read the full release from Ball Horticultural, which goes more in-depth into how its Beacon Impatiens line can play a role within garden therapy experiences and immersion.
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