Studies have proven that having plants in your surroundings reduce stress, lower blood pressure, releasing muscle tension and increasing positive feelings (1). Having a community garden can also help to bring people together with a common interest. Tending to an indoor plant can also have benefits for mental health, helping to increase feelings of well-being among people with depression, anxiety and dementia. Amazingly, gardening has shown to relieve dementia symptoms and even help reduce the risk of it before it sets in
