#quarantine #gardening
While stuck at home during this pandemic, we’ve found plants and gardening to be an unexpected source of relief. What exactly is going on in our brains when we spend time in the company of plants? We look into the science behind how plants can reduce stress and anxiety and help us feel connected to the outside world.
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Have you started a garden while in quarantine? What are you growing? Share a picture of your garden in the comments!
This is so true, ever since ive been doing gardening. Ive been feeling a lot more better.
I love Gardening so much
I have plants outdoors and indoors
I like greeny around, all the time
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Started some plants inside then they grew out of the pots in the house and now my front yard it's a garden got some veggies,flowers,herbs, even put new grass seeds down.. Gardening its 100 the best way to heal your mind I have BPD and my indoor and outdoor garden help so much
Anyone reading, see if you can get your hands in a jewelry loupe. Really see plants and other things up close while you’re on the go or at home
I love my desert garden. Its the size of 2 twin beds. Thats what is was. Now it's a raised bed. This summer I have tomatos, eggplant, pickeling cucumbers, zucchini, dill, and sweet And hot peppers. Its my except from Covid 19 Zen spot.
Since the pandemic started and we’ve been stuck at home, also because I live with Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder I’ve started getting more plants both in my home and outside. It has really helped, also gives me something to do. Thank you for sharing this.
Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Beautifully shot and thoughtfully reported! Just what we need now.