It is prime gardening season. And one thing we found interesting — is that gardening is not just a great way to help stock the kitchen — but it also comes with some pretty incredible health benefits! Happy DIY Home has chronicled 25, yes 25 benefits of gardening. We’ll share a link to the article at the end, but for now, here’s a few highlights on how to give your life a boost through gardening!

  1. Gardening Boosts Your Mood – working in the garden regularly has shown a decrease in anxiety levels.
  2. Gardening Boosts Immune Systems – your body NEEDS vitamin D from the sun, and depending on how much you’re covered, the sun can create between 8,000 and 50,000 units of vitamin D. This strengthens bones, boosts immunity and lowers the risk of several types of cancers. Just don’t get sunburned!
  3. Gardening Boosts Self Esteem – You plant, water, weed and fertilize your garden, and watch it grow. This can create an awesome a sense of accomplishment as your garden develops.
  4. Gardening Boosts Mindfulness – Being present can be so hard in our crazy-distraction world. But when you garden, you’ll find your entire attention dedicated to this one task. Get lost in your garden — your brain will thank you for it!
  5. Gardening Boost Family Bonding – Anyone tired of trying to connect with the family with screens everywhere? Do a garden together. Make it a game to see who can pull the most weeds. Teach them about growing food and let everyone try to grow their favorites. Find fun recipes, do some canning, harvest your bounty…just do it as a family. You’ll be strengthening the family bond and teaching your kids a life-time skill at the same time.

Find more of these interest tips Happy DIY Home at https://happydiyhome.com/benefits-of-gardening/.

Here’s to a wonderful summer and a bountiful harvest!