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Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱

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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? πŸ’¬

Whether it’s tending to a backyard vegetable patch, growing herbs on a windowsill, or simply caring for a few potted plants, gardening can be a small act of joy that brings peace, purpose, and connection to something bigger.

A recent study from the University of Edinburgh found that older adults who spent time gardening had better thinking skills later in life. From memory to problem-solving, gardening seems to gently exercise the mind as much as the body. But beyond the science, many say it simply makes them feel good, less stressed, more optimistic, more connected to nature.

🌿 So, let’s dig into this together:

Do you garden indoors or outdoors?

What do you enjoy growing? Flowers, veggies, herbs, houseplants?

How does gardening make you feel?

Any tips or lessons you've learned in the soil?

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This isn’t about illness, it’s about the little things that help us feel alive. Share your green joys below! πŸͺ΄

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼

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No. My parents cured me of that when i was a teenager. Tending to their garden. I never enjoyed it.

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Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/life-beyond-illness/do-you-enjoy-gardening-6194 2025-04-04 23:01:53

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I used to enjoy it with my wife many years ago. Now I don't get around too well and usually only go out for errands, the market, pharmacy or doctor appointments. But thank you for thinking of me, Somya and including me in another discussion.

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Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/life-beyond-illness/do-you-enjoy-gardening-6194 2025-04-04 23:11:07

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My favorite thing to do is spending time outside working on my flower garden. The feel of the soil, the warmth of the sun, planting seeds and watching my iris, tulips etc blooming.


Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/life-beyond-illness/do-you-enjoy-gardening-6194 2025-04-05 00:20:04

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I’ve noticed the same thing β€” spending time with plants just changes your mood. Last winter I set up a little spot by my kitchen window with a few houseplants, and it became my quiet spot for coffee and thinking. It wasn’t much, just a couple of herbs and a fern, but it felt peaceful.


Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/life-beyond-illness/do-you-enjoy-gardening-6194 2025-09-26 13:39:20

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Yes definitely i really like gardening but unfortunately I don't have any garden , I like to have green gross and have tress at my home


Do you enjoy gardening? 🌱 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/life-beyond-illness/do-you-enjoy-gardening-6194 2026-07-07 09:39:25

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Mostly indoors for now. I'm still learning, so I've made plenty of mistakes, but that's part of the fun. Every time a plant starts putting out new leaves, it feels like a small win. My biggest lesson so far is not to overwater everything just because you want to "help" it....


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I’d also like to add to my post that https://botanapp.com/identifier/grasses is the best tool for beginners who are into gardening. For me, it’s been a real discovery and my best helper-you just take a photo, upload it here, and get answers to all your questions, as well as care recommendations for any plant.


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Gardening really can be a therapeutic and grounding activity, offering a gentle way to connect with nature and find a sense of accomplishment . For anyone with a larger garden who might be looking for equipment to make the work a bit easier, I've seen plenty of positive feedback on how durable and comfortable machines like the commercial zero-turn mowers can be . Of course, it's always a good idea to check out the full range of Grasshopper mower reviews to see which model might fit your needs and read about others' firsthand experiences with reliability and support.


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