01/26/2026
It’s not your imagination that spending time working in a garden seems to reduce your anxiety and stress levels: https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/article/the-psychological-benefits-of-gardening/ Various studies in recent years have provided compelling evidence of the impact nature has on our physical, psychological, social and cognitive well-being. Working with ornamental plants in our landscapes, growing vegetables and herbs, walking through fields and woods, viewing nature from a distance, or tending to a houseplant may produce many positive benefits: reducing anxiety and stress levels, enhancing mindfulness, stimulating us cognitively, aiding in developing social connections, and connecting us with nature on a deeper level.
