- Hope and inspiration – The simple act of planting a seed or observing new growth emerge gives a sense of hope and inspiration.
- Stress reduction - physical exercise and focused attention on natural elements helps to clear the mind, reduce stress and recovery from a hectic day.
- Reward – The love and care that goes into nurturing a garden provides us with so much reward. Rewards can show up in many different forms. Special moments in solitude or time shared with others in the garden creates positive memories and enhances the quality of life. Throughout the growing season we are rewarded with flowers to put in a vase, vegetables for nutritious meals, herbs to flavour food and seeds for the next year.
- Sanctuary – From a raised planter box to large vegetable garden, gardening creates a sacred space where we can feel safe and connected. Not only does gardening create sanctuary for us but also for the wildlife by providing food and shelter.
- What do you want to grow and why?
- How much light and space is available?
- How much time do you have to garden?