Gardening's hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there's something about digging in the dirt while listening to a bird soundtrack that lifts my spirits. Even the scent of the soil and mulch makes me happy. As it turns out, there are scientific reasons for this. In fact, there's an entire field called horticultural therapy that's dedicated to using "plant-based and garden-based activities to support people who have identified treatment ...
