Your brain on plants: why gardens are good for you

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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!

[@mikeutube7888]

Yup. Ever since I started gardening , every morning first thing I do ,before heading out, check all my plants. Then in the evening I look forward to see them again. I can’t explain it.

[@frala2398]

ditto🙂

[@briannacastro8527]

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.

[@AAHomeGardening]

I love Gardening so much
I have plants outdoors and indoors
I like greeny around, all the time

[@mikefjdoyle3225]

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

[@rebekahklein]

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

[@stevenvitali7404]

I love growing salvias, echiums, vipers bugloss and buddleia for the bees ,hoverfly and butterflies, the natural world is a big part of my life

[@balikugatmovement9171]

This is so true, ever since ive been doing gardening. Ive been feeling a lot more better.

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I love plants and growing them. I study horticulture in college and the greenhouse is my second home. Being in the company of plants definitely helps my stress levels, anxiety levels and calm and soothes me. From one plant lover to another.🌿🌿

[@poetsgarden1]

love gardening

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

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.

[@plantsprogressbymisha7065]

This makes so much sense! Thank you so much for this video, I actually did start a garden this quarantine and just did a video on it! I love watching my garden grow and being out in it even if I were to not get much production from it. Definitely cultivating awe and going to work on cultivating more awe when I can! Love this, so agree on being a part of something bigger 💚🌱

[@michellebarret2352]

Beautifully shot and thoughtfully reported! Just what we need now.

[@michelleg.8190]

Gardening is good because it keeps you grounded. As human beings we need the earth we need to feel connected we need to feeel the earth with our hands and feet. I garden bare feet and no gloves. It makes me grounded literally and helps me with my inflammation and chronic pain. It has made a huge difference in my life. Take off the gloves and do it bare feet u will thank me :)

[@osamenegatti]

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

[@qualityfirst5119]

I'm new to gardening. I tried to grow mint from some cuttings and it died.... I think I overwatered it. I'm going to try again as I loved seeing the process of going from this tiny cutting to a full plant with roots.... I was in awe and it made me happy. Nature is pretty amazing.

[@aliabdelaziz905]

I starting gardening 3 months ago and I haven’t stopped since and I just harvested some of my vegetables and I couldn’t be happier even though I’m giving most of it away

[@debbyshapiro2125]

BRILLIANT VIDEO

[@muhammadhammadhassan909]

Great video by you

[@abrahamsampson1090]

Interesting

[@auforwardtv2579]

Good

[@raph3156]

Tend and befriend 🌿💚🥰
I wish I had heard this saying years ago.

[@jamesroger1233]

THIS IS SO ME AND ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR

[@Leoprincess3038]

I just started a garden and put my plants outside (I live in ohio. Yeah lol) And it definitely is a lot of fun, I can see how it would be good for your mental

[@enola.94]

Very insightful video!
Btw, what boots are you wearing? :)

[@infiniteadam7352]

I thought this was going to turn into a kachava or mud water commercial when she was talking about drinking more and more coffee during the day.

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