Did you know that gardening can relieve stress and improve well being?.

 

According to a study published by the Journal of Health & Psychology, gardening led to a substantially lower level of cortisone (the stress hormone) in the test group, as well as an increased positive mood. This study also found that gardening led to much stronger decreases in cortisol compared to reading. 

You can read the study here:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20522508/

 

According to a study published in the journal of Cities, the evidence of the study found that the more frequently you garden, the greater the overall health benefits. It was also determined that gardening every day has the same positive impact on wellbeing as regular, vigorous exercise like cycling or running. 

You can find this study here:

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/gardening-just-twice-a-week-improves-wellbeing-and-relieves-stress/

 

Did you know that plastic containers are safe for growing food?

Yes they are, but with that said, it is important that you utilize a food safe plastic in doing so. An article on the Garden Myth’s website, will teach you more about safe plastics and how they are labeled.

You can find the article here:

https://www.gardenmyths.com/growing-food-plastic-containers-safe/