If you’re new to gardening, there are many positive benefits you can reap from taking up the hobby. From better health to a deeper connection with nature, home gardening is a way to enrich your life.

Home gardening has proven to be one of the most therapeutic forms of exercise. Gardening is not only a physical activity that can help reduce stress, but it’s also incredibly enjoyable. It’s a way to connect with nature and the earth, an activity that can be calming and rejuvenating. There's nothing like getting your hands dirty with potting soil and digging in the dirt to tap into that connection.

Gardening requires patience and planning, two skills that you can use in other aspects of your life. Home gardening is an opportunity to learn and grow—literally. When you succeed in gardening, it can be incredibly empowering.

Plus, you have the benefit being able to eat the fruits (or veggies) of your labor! Home-grown produce is often healthier than store-bought offerings—not to mention fresher and more flavorful. You can save money on organic produce and enjoy the freshest ingredients available.

Beginners needn't feel overwhelmed either: gardening can be as large or as small of a project as you’d like it to be. Start off small and then work your way up to larger projects. If you don’t have an outdoor space for gardening, you can even start a small container garden or grow herbs indoors.

No matter your skill level or available space, home gardening can benefit your physical health, mind, and soul. So why not give it a try?