t’s a given that gardening is good for physical health – digging, weeding and trimming all help with mobility, flexibility and general fitness. But being active outside also does great things for our mental health: the colours, sounds and smells stimulate the mind, reduce stress and lift self-esteem, and the measurable benefits include reduced depression and anxiety, and enhanced wellbeing. Even before we’ve picked up a shovel, just being in the great outdoors is beneficial – researchers at the University of Florida
