Gardening, which can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages, is considered not just an art but also a relaxing pursuit. Various types of gardening methods exist, including container gardening, raised bed gardening, and vertical gardening. It has been shown to have positive effects on an individual’s physical and emotional well-being.
The Managing Stress with Gardening handout includes research on the topic. For clients who are just learning to embrace gardening, the handout lists 8 tips, such as choosing what to plant and creating garden decor from recycled materials.
Engaging in gardening activities can lead to improved dietary quality in kids and teens and more opportunities to exercise, on top of stress relief. One of the ways for them to apply the tips from the handout is to participate in a community garden project.
This handout can be found in our Stress Management Handouts Bundle, which includes 39 pages of helpful stress management tips and activities.
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References:
- Skelton, K. R., Lowe, C., Zaltz, D. A., & Benjamin-Neelon, S. E. (2020, September 22). Garden-based interventions and early childhood health: an umbrella review. the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-01023-5
- Panțiru, I., Ronaldson, A., Sima, N., Dregan, A., & Sima, R. (2024, January 29). The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis. Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02457-9
