“NATURE CAN NURTURE US”
What are you doing to optimise your physical and mental health? Another interesting conversation was held online on the topic “Gardening for Our Social and Mental Well-being. As usual, this was geared towards improving social and mental well-being. The presentation highlighted the powerful connection between nature and mental health, showcasing how simple gardening activities can help reduce stress, improve focus, foster patience, and build a sense of community. From indoor plants to backyard veggie patches. Participants learned practical tips on caring for plants and how these practices can serve as daily mindfulness rituals. The presentation offered helpful tips on caring for plants and emphasised the many mental health benefits of gardening, from reducing stress and anxiety to promoting mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment. Spending time with nature, even in small ways, can make a big difference to our daily lives in terms of enhancing our mood, confidence, and mental well-being.
Memorable Discussion;
“How much time do you spend in your garden?” More than half of the participants spend most of their spare time in their garden. One said, “When I think about gardening, I think about my mother”.
Another participant said “my mum is an expert at plant keeping, whereas I am known for killing mine with water, to the point I stop buying and trying. I started this year again, for my own son, as I know he loves it. I have high and low, with wins and the dreaded drought threatening to disseminate the hard-earned new crops. But I have learned lots in the process, not to give up and to let nature teach you its wisdom”.
Nature indeed teaches us wisdom.
“Do you have any memories of gardening from your childhood?” 89% of participants said “yes” to this question, while 11% said “No. There was 0% for “Not sure”.
Many attendees reported that they had learned a great deal from the section on caring for their plants, and several were inspired to initiate new gardening projects at home. The sense of togetherness and support was strong throughout the discussion, proving that community learning can be just as healing as gardening itself.
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