Gardening has everything we need: fresh air, sunshine, and a creative way to spend our day. Plants know how to put our worries on airplane mode and give us a good workout now and then. Given the growing popularity of indoor plants and urban gardening, it’s no surprise that many of us are beginning to discover the benefits of this hobby.

Whether you have a green thumb or not, plants have a good word to say for you when you start incorporating them into your routine.

Gardening takes you beyond sick perfectionism

If you’re always trying to be perfect and do things perfectly, there inevitably comes a time when you start to experience stress and anxiety. You may have this attitude because you have been taught that failure is not an option.

In the plant world, there is no such thing as a perfect plant or a perfect garden. There will always be lice and mites, weeds, unpredictable weather or wilted leaves. And yet, imperfection is what makes plant care interesting and rewarding.

Working with plants requires you to work with nature and helps you let go of the need for total control. This is how you learn to trust the process and let things unfold naturally, according to nature’s will.

Train your attention in working with plants

Do you have trouble concentrating? Caring for plants can change how you focus on a single task because it teaches you to focus only on what’s in front of you. When you garden, you pay attention to the plants, the soil, the weather, and the tools you use. This means you keep your brain constantly engaged and stay present in the moment.

Do you practice acceptance? Plants can teach you how to do it

Who better than plants to teach us about the natural process of growth and change? When you plant a seed, you have no control over how it will grow or whether it will survive. You will have to accept that some will thrive while others will not and that even the healthiest plants will have periods of growth and dormancy.

Through gardening, we learn to accept the permanence of life and the inevitability of change. You may have to accept that a beloved plant has been destroyed by pests, weather or disease. Or you may have to accept that a plant you’ve nurtured for months will not produce the expected fruit or flowers.
By accepting these realities, you can cultivate a sense of gratitude for the small successes and joys that gardening can bring, but also a greater appreciation for nature’s resilience, adaptability, and the role it plays in sustaining life on our planet.

Plants develop your growth mindset

Plants take time to grow and require constant care and attention. Working in a garden, you learn to appreciate the growing process and understand that success takes time and effort. Gardening requires problem-solving skills. Plants can face a variety of challenges, from pests to weather conditions. By developing problem-solving skills for your plants, you can apply the same skills to other areas of life.

There’s a reason kids always seem so happy when they’re playing in the dirt. “When you put your hands in the ground, chemicals are released in the brain that make you feel good, stimulate the nervous system.”

We’re always here for you if you have any questions. 🌿

Plant care and mental health: the benefits of getting your hands dirty

Gardening has everything we need: fresh air, sunshine, and a creative way to spend our day. Plants know how to put our worries on airplane mode and give us a good workout now and then. Given the growing popularity of indoor plants and urban gardening, it’s no surprise that many of us are beginning to discover the benefits of this hobby.

Whether you have a green thumb or not, plants have a good word to say for you when you start incorporating them into your routine.

Gardening takes you beyond sick perfectionism

If you’re always trying to be perfect and do things perfectly, there inevitably comes a time when you start to experience stress and anxiety. You may have this attitude because you have been taught that failure is not an option.

In the plant world, there is no such thing as a perfect plant or a perfect garden. There will always be lice and mites, weeds, unpredictable weather or wilted leaves. And yet, imperfection is what makes plant care interesting and rewarding.

Working with plants requires you to work with nature and helps you let go of the need for total control. This is how you learn to trust the process and let things unfold naturally, according to nature’s will.

Train your attention in working with plants

Do you have trouble concentrating? Caring for plants can change how you focus on a single task because it teaches you to focus only on what’s in front of you. When you garden, you pay attention to the plants, the soil, the weather, and the tools you use. This means you keep your brain constantly engaged and stay present in the moment.

Do you practice acceptance? Plants can teach you how to do it

Who better than plants to teach us about the natural process of growth and change? When you plant a seed, you have no control over how it will grow or whether it will survive. You will have to accept that some will thrive while others will not and that even the healthiest plants will have periods of growth and dormancy.

Through gardening, we learn to accept the permanence of life and the inevitability of change. You may have to accept that a beloved plant has been destroyed by pests, weather or disease. Or you may have to accept that a plant you’ve nurtured for months will not produce the expected fruit or flowers.
By accepting these realities, you can cultivate a sense of gratitude for the small successes and joys that gardening can bring, but also a greater appreciation for nature’s resilience, adaptability, and the role it plays in sustaining life on our planet.

Plants develop your growth mindset

Plants take time to grow and require constant care and attention. Working in a garden, you learn to appreciate the growing process and understand that success takes time and effort. Gardening requires problem-solving skills. Plants can face a variety of challenges, from pests to weather conditions. By developing problem-solving skills for your plants, you can apply the same skills to other areas of life.

There’s a reason kids always seem so happy when they’re playing in the dirt. “When you put your hands in the ground, chemicals are released in the brain that make you feel good, stimulate the nervous system.”

We’re always here for you if you have any questions. 🌿