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Gardening's hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing

  • Research suggests that 20-30 minutes of gardening a few times a week can reduce stress and improve mood.
  • Gardening eases symptoms of anxiety and depression while fostering calm, purpose, and accomplishment.
  • Participants in gardening reported stronger social connections and lower stress levels, as well as increased fiber intake, which is linked to reduced risks of various illnesses.
  • Gardening benefits are accessible to everyone, as it can be scaled to any space, ability, or age.
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Gardening's hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing

According to experts, gardening has been shown to boost mood and reduce stress. There's even a field called horticultural therapy dedicated to using gardening to support mental health.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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