“According to a recent survey for Gardeners World magazine3, 80 percent of gardeners reported being happy and satisfied with their lives, compared to 67 percent of non-gardeners.

And the more time spent in the garden, the higher their satisfaction scores87 percent of those who tend to their gardens for more than six hours a week report feeling happy, compared to those spending less time in their gardens.

Monty Don4, a TV presenter and garden writer, attributes the well-being of gardeners to the recharging you get from sticking your hands in the soil and spending time outdoors in nature,” quoting Dr. Mercola.
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