Gardening has been around for as long as humans have been growing food. Today it is known for its health benefits. Focusing attention on the tasks and details of gardening can reduce negative thoughts and feelings and make you feel better. Besides, things like weeding and digging are a good exercise. If you don't like going to the gym, gardening is an enjoyable way to help you keep fit.
You can include gardening in your life in many ways.
Decide what you want to grow. Different plants need varying amounts of care. Make choices about what to grow based on how much time you have, where you live, and how much money you can invest in your plants.
A community garden is a shared space where people grow plants in one large area or in smaller individual plots. Search online for community gardens near you. This is also a great place to ask questions and learn from experienced gardeners.
Grow plants indoors. You don't need to own land to start gardening. All you need is a window or artificial sunlight source, potting soil, containers, and other supplies based on what plants you grow.
Not every plant will grow exactly how you want or expect. Almost every gardener will have problems growing and caring for their plants at some point.
A. Tending plants is an easy job.
B. Get involved at a community garden.
C. Do you have a favorite flower, fruit, or vegetable?
D. Plenty of plants grow well indoors in pots or planters.
E. Just spending time around plants eases stress for many people.
F. Indoor gardens are an entertaining way to green up your home.
G. Learn from your problems, and don't let them keep you from continuing to garden.
