Gardening is good for our mental wellbeing...

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Hobbies differ from person to person. There are as many hobbies men and women in the world. Tastes differ and so do hobbies. Someone may have stamp-collecting as his hobby, while another may find pleasure in reading books. Stamp-collecting, collection of coins, photography, swimming, gardening etc... are few of the common hobbies.

Gardening is my hobby. Gardening gives me real joy and satisfaction of the heart and mind. It takes me close to Nature, to the plants, trees, and earth, and I feel the freshness of things. While walking in my garden, I see beautiful birds and hear their sweet chirping. For some time, I forget all the worries or problems of life. What a pleasure it is to see the plants flowering and the trees growing new leaves!  I feel naturally attached to the world of Nature. Outdoor life is surely better than our indoor life of modern comforts and luxuries. How sweet it is to see the garden early in the morning in a green garden!

Gardening is good for our mental health. Even something as simple as having a plant on your desk can reduce stress and make you feel more energized and able to think more clearly, and many that suffer from anxiety or depression have found gardening and caring for plants to be incredibly beneficial. Time and activity in nature is good for us. Evidence strongly suggests that if we spend time in a green environment, then we reduce stress, improve mood and come away self-reporting improved wellbeing. There’s also good evidence that just looking at a green space has positive effects on people’s mental health, helping them relax and de-stress. 






_Prabha Dandeniya_


Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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