Spending time in a garden offers an array of benefits for the mind, body and spirit.
Interactions with plants and nature have been shown to improve mental, cognitive
and physical health.
In addition to the physical benefits, gardening engages the
senses....
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Spending time in a garden offers an array of benefits for the mind, body and spirit.
Interactions with plants and nature have been shown to improve mental, cognitive
and physical health.
In addition to the physical benefits, gardening engages the
senses.
Sensory integration engages emotion and interest, as well as fosters
relaxation.
As you plan your own garden, consider including plants and design
features that will stimulate your senses of sight, touch, smell, taste and sound.
■ Sight.
Choose plants of different colors to create a visual mood.
For example, “cool
colors” (blues, purples and whites) decrease anxiety and promote calmness.
■ Touch.
Incorporate various textures: smooth, velvety, fuzzy.
Touching these plants
can help inspire a tangible connection between the gardener and nature.
■ Smell.
Fragrance can decrease agitation and anxiety, lift feelings of depression and
stimulate positive memories.
■ Taste.
The activity of harvesting can help improve strength, coor
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