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The Goodness of Gardening

#thegoodnessofgardening

All gardeners know how rewarding it is to spend time in the garden. But there are even more benefits than a sense of accomplishment. In broad strokes, we have found there are three primary areas where gardening can be benefit:

  1. Improved diet and physical activity from gardening helps fight a number of diseases
  2. Social interaction created by gardening improves overall mental health
  3. Scientific knowledge gained from gardening not only benefits one’s mind but also bring more earth/planet awareness

National Garden Bureau works closely with the American Horticulture Therapy Association as they are the only national US organization advocating for the development of the horticultural therapy profession and the practice of horticulture as therapy for human well-being. AHTA supports the professional development, education, and expertise of horticultural therapy practitioners. Individuals and organizations located across the US and beyond are members.

Following are a few research papers and articles from many sources on this topic that provide more details. Find your own ways to promote gardening by gathering details and citing any of the following publications.

Articles:

Dig into the benefits of gardening from Mayo Clinic

The Positive Effects of Gardening on Mental Health from Texas A&M Today

Does Gardening have Health Benefits? from The Ohio State University

Seed, Soil and Sun: Discovering the Many Healthful Benefits of Gardening from Healthline

Gardening can cultivate better mental health from ScienceDaily, based on research from the University of Florida

Gardening is beneficial for health from ScienceDirect

Research:

Gardening for health from the Royal College of Physicians

An Update of the Literature Supporting the Well-Being Benefits of Plants from the Journal of Environmental Horticulture

An Update of the Literature Supporting the Well-Being Benefits of Plants: Part 2 Physiological Health Benefits from the Journal of Environmental Horticulture

An Update of the Literature Supporting the Well-Being Benefits of Plants: Part 3 Social Benefits from the Journal of Environmental Horticulture

An Update of the Literature Supporting the Well-Being Benefits of Plants: Part 4 Available Resources and Usage of Plant Benefits Information from the Journal of Environmental Horticulture

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Benefits of planting trees around buildings
Benefit of noise reduction by plants
Benefits of soundscaping
Benefits of being surrounded by plants
Plants can reduce violence in public housing
Benefits of shade trees
Playgrounds with green spaces improves moods
Office plants encourage outdoor activities
Plants reduce job burnout
Benefits of plants on noise pollution
Plants build stronger neighborhoods
Landscapes can reduce minor crime
Plants can increase property values
A view of nature improves mood.
Green plants can reduce air pollution
Proper planting can reduce residential flooding
Gardening can reduce stress
Playing outdoors fosters social skills
Indoor plants provide humidity
City trees delay age-related health conditions
Green spaces inspire confidence
Flowers can decrease stress and increase happiness
Trees and water features can benefit local economies
Forest bathing can reduce blood pressure

NGB Blogs about the Benefits of Gardening

These are written for your use to share and use. All we ask is that you credit National Garden Bureau for the information.

Why and How to Create a Healing Garden

Therapeutic Garden Tips

Cultivate Something Good

Inspirational Videos

The following videos were all produced by recipients of the National Garden Bureau’s Therapeutic Garden Grant. Each video gives a brief explanation of their garden and the group of participants that they serve. All are sharable using the YouTube link.

Lee College’s Horticulture Program at the Huntsville Correctional Facility

Mary Free Bed Therapeutic Garden

Capper Foundation Gardens

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital

Children’s Garden CFEC

Vera Scherer Garden

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