Why should I do gardening

Welcome to Gardening for Beginners. If you're reading this you're probably new to gardening and want to find out more. Well there are many reasons why one may want to grow a garden. Most people start gardening as a hobby to occupy their spare time. What many beginners do not realise is that there is more to gardening than simply planting seeds, watering them and watching them grow. Gardening offers many other benefits and can be therapeutic too. If you are not convinced, here are some reasons why you may want to start gardening:

1. Gardening is fun.
Gardening provides an opportunity to unwind after a stressful day's work and get in tune with nature. A garden might serve as an escape from the hectic demands of everyday life. The beauty of flowers can rejuvenate spirits and bring calm relaxation, as well as a great way to spend your free time.

2. Gardening as excercise

Gardening is a great way for people of all ages to keep fit. Mowing grass is like taking a vigorous walk, bending and stretching to plant seeds can be compared to an exercise class. Hauling plants and soil is similar to weightlifting. See immediate results in your garden even as your physical health improves.

3. Gardening for safe, healthy food.
There's nothing more exciting that preparing a dish in which all the ingredients were home-grown. Reports of food-borne illnesses and contamination regularly appear in the news media. Growing concerns about pesticides in our food supply have led to an increased interest in organic gardening and availability of organic produce. Processed foods contain additives and preservatives that many consumers want to avoid. Start your own garden and know the food you’re eating is fresh and safe with fantastic flavor not always found in grocery store produce.