Starting your first garden is a rewarding and empowering experience. It’s not easy to get started, but once you do there will be no going back!
You’ll love every aspect of gardening: from learning how it all works (you may need help with this) down to harvesting fresh produce for dinner.
In today’s world, gardening is more important than ever. In this article, we will talk about why you should get dirt under your fingernails and enjoy being outdoors with nature!
1. DIRT IS GOOD FOR YOU
Getting dirty is not just healthy, but also fun! Touching the dirt and mud feels so good between your fingers. Your hands will love you for it in no time!
2. TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
Stop buying produce grown in factory farms that use dangerous pesticides and herbicides. Instead, grow your own organic garden!
3. FOR THE BEES
Bees are a crucial part of the ecosystem! They help many plant species pollinate their flowers, so be kind to bees and future generations will thank you.
4. IT’S GOOD TO SHARE
Share your gardening experience with friends, neighbors and even strangers! This will allow you to make new connections over a shared love of healthy homegrown food. Food connects people right??
5. FOR STRESS RELIEF
Studies show that spending time in the garden can wean off of stress and anxiety. After just 30 minutes, people feel much better!
Many who enjoy gardening know this , as they often start out feeling anxious or bored, before finding their favorite spot next to a beautiful flower arrangement for company while enjoying nature’s beauty together.
6. FOR THE EXERCISE
Going to the gym and working up a good sweat without all the membership fees or waiting for machines is frustrating.
Most people quit soon after they started! But there’s one exercise that will burn just as many calories: gardening, which also makes you feel better while doing it – what more could we ask from our workout?
7. TO TEACH KIDS
A garden is an ideal classroom to teach kids about biology, ecology and meteorology. You can also learn how your children will care for things when it comes time for them to take over the reigns of their own household!
8. MAKE FRIENDS
Community gardens are good places to work alongside others in the communities on a common goal, make new friends and eat some great food!
9. FOR THE BUTTERFLIES
The honeybees are beneficial for your garden! They pollinate flowers and make sure that fruits get their nutrients.
10. SAVE MONEY
Organic gardening is the way to go because not only does it save you money, but also lots of time and hassle when going out.
11. GET HEALTHY
A diet full of fresh produce is the best way to improve your immune system and stay healthy!
12. FOR THE FRESH AIR
The fresh air will make you feel rejuvenated after a stressful day at work. Get outside and stretch your legs in the garden, take some time for yourself!
13. TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME
Nothing spruces the home better than a beautiful, well-tended bed of flowers!
14. BECOME ONE WITH THE WEATHER
When you’re gardening, you’ll most likely become an amateur meteorologist, and consider the following things: Did I add enough water for my plants? Am I going to be able grow tomatoes in this weather or not? Will it rain, or should I water my plants…
15. FOR TOMATOES. LOTS OF TOMATOES.
Homegrown tomatoes are so much better than store-bought ones. The flavor is rich and deep, with flavors that lingers in your mouth for hours after you eat them!
16. TO CREATE GREEN SPACES
The more green space we have in our cities, the better. Gardens are a great way to rejuvenate and de-stress after spending time outside!
17. FOR MORE FRESH FLOWERS
No matter where you are or what kind of place it is, flowers can make any space more beautiful.
18. FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS
If you have a garden, it’s almost certain that at least one of the following is in your flower beds: bees or butterflies. But, did you know they also eat mosquitoes? And flies and other pests too!
19. TO TRY SOMETHING NEW
There are so many varieties of vegetables and fruits that probably aren’t available in your local grocery store but you can start a garden to try rare and interesting food!
20. IT BEATS MOWING A YARD
If not now, when? Now, get out of your comfort zone and seriously start thinking about establishing a garden!