- Stress Relief on Tap – Just 30 minutes of weeding or watering can help lower cortisol levels. Dirt therapy is real.
- Built-in Mindfulness – Being present with your plants tunes out the noise of life and brings you into the now (bonus: no screen time).
- Gentle Exercise – All that lifting, digging, and stretching? You’re working out without even realizing it.
- Boosts Creativity – Planning layouts, mixing colors, or designing your veggie patch gets those creative juices flowing.
- Connects You to Nature – Spending time outside, watching things grow—it’s a grounding, energizing experience.