The pandemic has made gardening a popular hobby in recent years, and it is not hard to tell why. A scroll through #plantagram will leave you in awe at the beautiful interiors that our local plant parents had created with their plants. However, there is more to gardening than just making your spaces look good. Here are 6 Benefits of Gardening and why so many DIG the hobby!

  1. #plantsmakepeoplehappy

Gardening is a great stress reliever that can help improve both your mental & physical wellbeing. When caring for your plants, your mind is focused on a certain task at hand. The concentration pulls you away from other distractions, relieving you from any negative thoughts and feelings at the moment. This is why many people find gardening therapeutic and a great mood booster! Also, nothing beats the feeling of content when you see a new leaf unfurling, knowing that your plant babies are thriving under your care.

  1. Garden Fitness 

While gardening is not conventionally seen as a form of exercise, tasks like digging and raking can be a good workout session, burning up to 300 calories per hour. Studies have further shown that gardening can contribute to healthy weight and blood pressure levels, bone health, and lower the risk of dementia. If you hate going to the gym, try out gardening instead!

  1. Growing healthier eating habits

Growing edibles can supply you with fresh fruits and vegetables, right in the comfort of your home. This encourages you to embark on a healthier diet and grow better eating habits. Enjoy the fruit of your labour by whipping up your own nutritious meals!  

 

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  1. Sprucing up your spaces

Plants are the perfect decor option to make your living spaces more comfortable and breathable. They can be used to fill up awkward empty spaces, or as statement pieces that can add a touch of personality to your homes. Enjoy beautiful plants with low maintenance with our Plantplus range – ideal for busy plant parents and travel enthusiasts!

  1. Building frondships

From posting useful tips and experiences in plant groups to sharing edible harvests with friends and neighbours, gardening had definitely brought Singaporeans together, one way or another! Join our @fareastflora community by following our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarEastFlora or Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/fareastflora/. Subscribe to our telegram channel for the latest updates of our new arrivals and promotions: https://t.me/fareastflora

  1. A Greener Planet

From improving our mental & physical health to growing your own food, gardening can also help our planet in small but impactful ways. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide & produce oxygen, making every single plant in your garden a mini oxygen producer. Growing your own edibles also reduce your carbon footprint through minimise packaging waste!

Each little garden that we grow, adds up to a big difference we can make for a greener tomorrow. Start your own garden with Far East Flora today!