- Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is a rewarding activity that nurtures both the body and mind while fostering a connection with nature. Here’s a concise list of its key benefits:
- Physical Exercise: Digging, planting, and weeding provide low-impact workouts, improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
- Mental Health Boost: Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression by lowering cortisol levels and promoting relaxation through mindful activity.
- Improves Mood: Exposure to sunlight increases serotonin, enhancing feelings of happiness and well-being.
- Enhances Nutrition: Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs encourages healthier eating and access to fresh, organic produce.
- Boosts Creativity: Designing garden layouts and experimenting with plants stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving.
- Supports Cognitive Health: Planning and maintaining a garden sharpens memory and focus, potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
- Promotes Environmental Health: Gardening supports biodiversity, improves soil health, and can reduce carbon footprints through sustainable practices.
- Improves Hand Dexterity: Fine motor tasks like pruning or seeding enhance coordination and grip strength.
- Encourages Mindfulness: Tending to plants fosters presence and patience, creating a meditative, grounding experience.
- Reduces Stress: Interaction with soil microbes (like Mycobacterium vaccae) may boost mood and immune function.
- Provides Purpose: Nurturing plants offers a sense of accomplishment and responsibility, enhancing emotional resilience.
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Hi
I’m Kathy Roberts, local author of Practicing Safe Gardening. I would like to contact you in reference to my book because this will help those that garden as well as those just getting started what plants and weeds that are toxic and dangerous. Many only know of a few and actually their’s over 200 – many of which are in our yards or being sold in nurseries, Lowes and Home Depot. Please consider that each student gets a copy for referencing.
Practicing Safe Gardening is found on Amazon- all with excellent reviews. All proceeds will be donated to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Thank you!
I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kathy Roberts/ Easley
Direct 772-240-6625
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for reaching out about your book, Practicing Safe Gardening! It sounds like an incredible resource, especially for gardeners of all levels looking to stay safe with over 200 toxic plants and weeds identified. Your passion for educating others and keeping gardening safe is truly inspiring, and the fact that all proceeds go to Nationwide Children’s Hospital makes it even more special. I’m excited to share your book with my community of gardening enthusiasts—it’s a must-have for anyone growing their own veggies or herbs!
At this time, I’m unable to incorporate your services or book distribution into my current offerings, but I genuinely appreciate your thoughtful outreach. I’ll be sure to recommend Practicing Safe Gardening (available on Amazon with stellar reviews!) to my clients and fellow gardeners. Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for making a difference!
Best regards,