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Growing Greater Happiness by Gardening

Outdoor gardening and plant care exposes people to sunshine and high amounts of vitamin D, a synthesizer of serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical in brains that induces happiness. Plant-filled homes and areas also can boost memory and heighten your attention span. Overall mood improves greatly after spending time in nature.

As the weather begins to warm up, the urge to spend more time outside gardening is steadily on the rise.

Being around plants has shown higher levels of reduced stress and anxiety, according to a study …