Parenting Tips: Gardening offers a wonderful blend of physical exercise, sensory stimulation, and mental relaxation for young ...

People around the world use gardening to interact with nature Gardening is one of the most popular ways in which people interact with nature globally. It is estimated that in the U.S., 1 in 3 adults ...

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. By Dana G. Smith Dana Smith reported this story from Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, ...

As a master gardener and herbalist, I work with nature in my gardening practices. I don’t use chemicals. I follow permaculture principles, aiming to be in harmony with Mother Nature as much as ...

It has been a long winter on the East Coast. For many gardeners, it is finally time to get back outside, sow seeds, plant flowers, and get our hands in the soil. With this time of year comes a sigh of ...

A study examined how horticultural activities affect stress relief for patients who are mentally challenged. Two experiments conducted at a rehabilitation center and a residential home in South Korea ...