A study in Australia found that because gardening is both physically and mentally challenging, it can cut the risk of dementia by 36%. The act of repeatedly watering, pruning, and weeding in the garden helps build neural connections that boost memory, creativity, and learning. Studies have also shown caring for plants, indoors or out has a calming effect. Bacteria in the soil seeps through our skin or is inhaled, stimulating the growth of brain neurons, and increasing the production of the chemical serotonin, which reduces anxiety.
Gardening, good for the mind, body, and soul!