“For the large number of people in our society – children and adults – who live with challenging physical or mental health problems, gardening and community food growing can be especially beneficial. Such activities can relieve the symptoms of serious illnesses, prevent the development of some conditions, and introduce people to a way of life that can help them to improve their well-being in the longer term. And even if you are feeling fine, gardening is… well, just a very nice thing to do.”

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Reasons why gardening is the therapy for you

  1. Soil is actually an antidepressant […]

  2. It incorporates mindfulness […]

  3. It boosts brain health […]