For a long time, we have heard about the therapeutic qualities that plants and flowers bring to our senses. Sadly, if you see how nature is treated these days, you will notice that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It’s as simple as starting with the children. I suppose that’s probably one of the reasons why Fiskars has launched the Project Orange Thumb grant. It is good to see the children’s involvement with environment-friendly activities. One such nature-loving activity that children could easily get their hands on is gardening.
As I read through the description and objectives behind each entry, it is inspiring to know that people are caring more about their community and beautifying their lives through nature. Do you know that studies show that gardening can reduce stress because of its calming effect. This is applicable to any age group. More so, it stimulates all the five senses. Believe it or not, gardening may be used as therapy to children who have been abused or those who are members of broken homes. It helps build one’s self-esteem.
There are many other benefits to a green environment and community. You can forget about your stressful work life for a while and be soothed by the lovely ambience in the garden. You can play and spend quality time with your children. You can talk while watering the plants or you can work quietly beside each other. Along the way, you might discover a lot of new things about your child while mingling with them in your garden.
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