The Science of Plant Therapy

Nature can heal. Research shows that spending time around nature–both indoors and out– improves our mood, mitigates stress, boosts our self-confidence, positively impacts our physical health and therefore improves our wellbeing. Gardening specifically connects us to nature, allows us to see the bigger picture, and increases our feelings of happiness. When we garden, indoors and outdoors, our brain releases serotonin …