Seeds + Soil + Sun =
Healthy Fun
Whether you like growing vegetables and herbs or cultivating flowers, gardening is a rewarding way to spend a sunny afternoon. But beyond growing tasty food, many people don’t realize the health benefits associated with this fulfilling pastime. No matter if you’re a hobby-level gardener or a professional-level horticulturist, understanding gardening’s many health advantages may help you enjoy it even more.
Gardening helps you build strength and maintain a healthy weight Work done in the garden is often considered aerobic exercise. Activities such as tilling, raking and weeding can be considered light to moderate exercise, while shoveling and digging are typically classified as more vigorous exercise. And planting and pruning are a great way to work in some squats! Regardless of intensity, gardening uses every major muscle group in the body. Don’t be surprised if you wake up feeling sore the next day!
Sharing the beauty of your hard work makes your home look cheerful and your neighbors cheerful, too!
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