Gardening For Health, Happiness, and Prosperity

While many people today seem to have a strangely unnatural fear of dirt, it is actually the pollution coming from chemicals and factories in and around cities that this feeling likely arises from. The misconception that city dirt and Earth dirt are the same is likely why more people don't have their hands in some soothing soil right now.


If you have a yard where you can plant a garden right where you live, that is certainly most convenient. However, many communities these days have shared garden spaces where you can either be given a plot to grow on for free or possibly for a small fee. In many cities, some buildings are even being crowned with garden rooftops! Many penthouse views are probably immensely improved with a view of flora and sky rather than the stark cityscape.


There are potentially many gardening shops near you that you may not have even noticed prior to setting out on your new garden project. They can likely be your best guide as to what seeds are best for you. There are a variety of seeds available for just about any time of year. Gardening shops are even a great way to decide just what kind of garden you may want to grow. Once you decide, then it's time to gather all of the necessary supplies and tools. You can generally save money on supplies for a small garden by keeping it organic. This will also better ensure a healthier garden and a healthier you.


Having chosen the kind of garden you want plant and having gathered all of the necessary seeds, tools, and supplies, the real joy of gardening can finally begin. To feel the living soil on one's fingertips is to feel the process of life itself. This therapeutic experience alone is worth the adventure. It is amazing to see a single seed pushed thumb-deep into fresh soil and sprout out of the ground blooming into an edible delicacy in only a few months (or sometimes even faster!). It is truly a remarkable experience.


Sharing that experience with family and/or friends can also be remarkable. Thankfully, in recent years, popular interest has again returned gardening and the environment, so it should be fairly easy to find interested participants. While it is not recommended to force anyone into it, if you just keep showing your progress to anyone who seems reluctant at first, then they will likely join in at some point. If you do decide to go solo on your garden project, then all of the reward is yours to enjoy.


In any case, it is a wonderful experience that you will likely continue to enjoy for many seasons to come. Just remember to relax, and enjoy the process. Always stop and smell the flowers!