The Benefits are Real
For one thing, science has shown that the benefits of gardening for older adults are tangible and countless, so what’s not to like, comment, and share about there! According to one Australian study from January of 2020, older adults who gardened reported enhanced self-esteem, productive endeavors, social engagement, and exercise. Another study indicated that older adults who garden experienced physiological and psychological relaxation by lowering blood pressure and enhancing brainwave activity.
Outside of the studies specifically pertaining to older adults, still more research shows that gardening can promote relief from acute stress for adults of all ages by decreasing cortisol and self-reportedly improving mood.
What’s more, if fruits or vegetables become the result of your labor of love (aka your gardening skills), you’ll naturally be more inclined to eat them to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This, in turn, boots nutrition and provides one great way to encourage eating more fresh produce, which of course is good for the body. (Want to learn 10 more ways you can sneak more fruits and veggies into your diet? Read our blog post about that here!)

There are many benefits to gardening, whether it's indoor our outdoor, in a container or in the ground.
Gardening is a Universal Language
Whether you’re 10 or 100, or if you live in Milwaukee or Moscow, you know what gardening is. It’s relatable, understandable, and respected worldwide. For some it’s a hobby, pastime, or leisure endeavor. For others, it’s a lifetime career to support a family. For still more, it’s a combination of both, and as the agritainment and farm-to-table industries continue to grow, we may see even more of growing food and plants.
When you see someone getting their hands dirty planting their spring garden, or the smile beaming on their face as they show off how beautifully their garden’s harvest turned out - whether you see them in person or a photo of them on social media - it’s hard not to relate and smile.
Seeing and Thinking is Feeling
So can just seeing the gardening photos benefit you? There’s a neat mind-body phenomenon that humans experience.