According to Peopletalk, today a separate field called “gardening therapy” has emerged. Its main goal is to support people in need of psychological help through plant care and gardening activities.
Karen Haney, a lecturer at California State University (Long Beach), noted that engaging in gardening for 20–30 minutes several times a week reduces stress and improves mood. The more often one engages, the greater the benefit.
Experts’ observations show that gardening not only reduces anxiety and depression but also strengthens a person’s sense of calm, purpose, and achievement.
One study found that people who deliberately make time for gardening have stronger social connections, lower stress levels, and nearly a 7% increase in fiber-rich food consumption.
In addition, gardening may help reduce the risk of various diseases — depression, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. Study participants also reported that their weekly physical activity increased by an average of 42 minutes, which was not observed in those who did not engage in gardening.
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