Gardening is the best remedy when you are feeling low...
By kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
January 30, 2010 8:18am CST
I was feeling a bit out of sorts and low since a few days because of personal problems besides feeling very lonely. Today, I decided to tackle things and not to simply sit and brood but act. I decided to do some much needed jobs in my garden and before I knew it, I was completely immersed in my garden and plants and spent the entire day repotting,watering and generally tidying up my garden. I feel so much better now and a lot healthier too. When I started in the morning I had a headache coming on and mentally I was down down.....But now I feel wholly reftreshed and confident to face anything that comes my way.
Friends what is your healthy option for driving away blues ....Have you tried gardening and do you like it?
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi cher, I too do that, like today I skipped lunch or rather had a late lunch because I was so immersed in gardening. I do that often and feel that it is good for reducing some weight.Yes as you say when a plant blooms and starts flowering , it is a special feeling - all the best and happy mylotting
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
22 Feb 10
I also love doing model car building as
a form of relaxation and or strees reducer.
That's my other "craft" other than my gardening.
As always....
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
30 Jan 10
Yes gardening is the best solution for when you feel low. My dad does it and so do I and we become free of our problems when we do that. We forget about all the bad and negative stuff that's what I just adore about gardening. You feel good when you have accomplished something that you see your plant to bloom and grow you feel proud of yourself. Gardening is not so easy it does take hard work and just a lot of patience and fun. Soon enough if you plant a plant it will start to grow with the proper care.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi Anime, Yes I agree gardening makes sure that all your negative and depressing thoughts vanish and you feel refreshed at the end of it.It is a lot of hard work but so rewarding. I had planted a hibiscus plant which had almost withered away since I was away for sometime from home.Now since 2 weeks I have been tending to it and today I noticed the begionning of a bud. I cant even express the kind of joy it gives me to see this....Thanks a lot and all the best
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
22 Feb 10
I am my fathers caregiver and quit a job 6 years ago to tend to him and been doing it since. We bought our house just prior to dad moving in. I do a LOT of gardening and love it. It's great exercise for me as well as a stress reliever. Nothing beats eating foods that you grew yourself as well. I usually have about 15 different things planted vegetable wise. I also have grapes, red rasberries, strawberries and 2 types of apples growing in my yard/garden. So I get a ton of work from April till about October each year.
As always....
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Feb 10
Hi webeishere, thanks a lot for your response It must be giving you a lot of satisfaction doing all that work in your garden.Gardening is an enjoyable hobby and one never thinks of it as a job that needs to be done.I too am trying to grow Tomatoes , curry leaves and Spinach in pots since most of my garden area is shaded and as you know vegetables need a lot of sunlight to grow and yield...all the best and happy gardening
It must be giving you a lot of satisfaction doing all that work in your garden.Gardening is an enjoyable hobby and one never thinks of it as a job that needs to be done.I too am trying to grow Tomatoes , curry leaves and Spinach in pots since most of my garden area is shaded and as you know vegetables need a lot of sunlight to grow and yield...all the best and happy gardening
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
31 Jan 10
Recently I joined dance class in my campus... at my age I was not sure whether to join or not, but I found it very de-stressing...trainer is a middle aged women, she takes care that I don't get too tired and gives me short breaks in between, but after that I feel so fresh and energetic...it serves two purposes, both exercise and entertainment...
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi comfort, I have known many ladies who take up dancing after retirement because they never had the chance to do it while they were working and they feel with ample time now they could do whatever they wantede to do earlier. I am sure it is very de stressing and keeps you fit - all the best and have a great day
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Feb 10
I used to do a lot of gardening. Unfortunately, it hurts my back more than it used to, so I don't do as much as I once did. I mostly like planting flowers...
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
3 Feb 10
Hi dawnald, I just wrote out a response earlier here about a friend of mine who used to have joint pains and back ache, after she started doing gardening in her new house ,within a year all her aches have vanished and she is feeling much fitter, besides looking trim....Do you have some problem with your back, then ofcourse it is better not to strain it too much....All the best
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
30 Jan 10
Yes, gardening is a very good way to free us from stress. When i was still single before, whenever i am feeling sad and hard to communicate with people about my problem, i always spend time do gardening in my flower garden. Although it's hot and tired, but i do felt refreshed once more, after spending time in my flower garden. Besides it's providing us a good form of exercise for our body, it's also a good way to free us from sadness or stress. By the way, when you spend more time with your flowers, you will see your flowers are blossoming very beautifully.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi myfb, you are absolutely right. Gardening does all that to us and the more time we spend with our plants the better they start looking and growing. I feel that they like the human touch , which is what make them thrive...all the best and have a great weekend
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Thats true, the more time you spend with your plants , the more you and they benefit.I have always found gardening to be the best remedy for most things including helping me loose weight, since my garden is vast and watering it everyday takes an hour or more...all the best
@thebestmom (1104)
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
yes, i have tried it. we have some vegetables in the garden, and it also makes me feel better. but one thing that gives me back my mood is singing. whether using the karaoke or tapping with the keyboard. it hels. try it.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
hi thebestmom, thanks a lot for your response.I really must try out your suggestion.I listen to music and that really helps when you are feeling low....gardening , to me is the best activity ever, I am just looking forward to it day after day - all the best and happy mylotting
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
31 Jan 10
Yes I love to do gardening and do it often when I am alone. Yes of course it is a very good exercise and a good past time too.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
31 Jan 10
I bury myself into clearing up the mess in my cupboards and elsewhere. As I am clearing that, my mind too gets cleared. Gardening is no doubt a passion with me but that I do every single day whether in a good mood or bad but I have noticed that if I clean up around that has been my best mood clearing weapon.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi allknowing, thanks a lot for your response Clearing clutter really helps, I too do that sometime.But gardening is something else. I have the job of watering my plants every day and I really look forward to it, and I take my own time over it. For me it is the most enjoyable part of the day - all the best and have a great day
Clearing clutter really helps, I too do that sometime.But gardening is something else. I have the job of watering my plants every day and I really look forward to it, and I take my own time over it. For me it is the most enjoyable part of the day - all the best and have a great day @frizvi (98)
• India
31 Jan 10
I feel so yes !! Gardening is good for keeping you off blues. Its the most healthier job I feel. It keeps your mind and body feel good ,onother reason you are enhancing greenry to the area which is good for all of us.It gives you sense of doing something not only for youself but for the atmosphere.Watering, taking off weeds,adding plants flowering plants or out door plants even making kitchen garden in small pot is a good idea. When you see growing them the feeling one gets is very refreshing. It does not tire you rather gives you some exercise while doing such jobs in the garden.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi frizvi, thanks a lot for your response I too feel that it is one of the healthiest hobbies ever that is very rewarding.You not only are helping the environment, but also getting so many health benefits ...I have always found gardening the best remedy for keeping off the blues....All the best and happy mylotting
I too feel that it is one of the healthiest hobbies ever that is very rewarding.You not only are helping the environment, but also getting so many health benefits ...I have always found gardening the best remedy for keeping off the blues....All the best and happy mylotting
@cloud31 (5809)
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31 Jan 10
hello Kiran, you are right i also love gardening it can ease boredom and make mind relax while looking at the plants especially if bear with flowers, in my childhood my family have a huge garden of orchids and rose used to sell for all occasions it was my aunt doing the gardening and i used to sit with her trying to help putting on fertilizer and watering them, its really enjoyable and makes me so much admire orchids, now orchid is my favorite flower a white orchid wow!
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi cloud,I too love orchids. i have a couple of orchids growing in my garden.They are a wild variety and are very pretty while in bloom.I too can spend hours together in my garden.I have been doing a lot of gardening of late and find it very relaxing...All the best and happy mylotting
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
30 Jan 10
Hi Kiran!
Gardening is one of the best options to indulge and feel busy. I think you did the right job by getting yourself immersed yourself in gardening. I sometimes, do the same and keep watering and setting my potted plants and it gives me so much pleasure to look after my plants that I forget everything. Hope you would feel better now after gardening.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi deepak, thanks a lot for your response I think I am going to do some more gardening tomorrow as well...honestly it is the best thing there is to make one feel happy and at peace. Do you have a lot of plants ? any special variety? Have a nice weekend deepak and happy mylotting
I think I am going to do some more gardening tomorrow as well...honestly it is the best thing there is to make one feel happy and at peace. Do you have a lot of plants ? any special variety? Have a nice weekend deepak and happy mylotting
@AndrewFreyne (6281)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 10
That sounds like a very positive thing to do although I don't have a garden myself as I live in a one bedroom flat. I have experienced days like yours plenty of times but I guess I turn to a good book as opposed to gardening, this seems to work for me. I guess there's nothing stopping me from purchasing a plant for my window sill though! Andrew
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 Jan 10
Hi Andrew, thanks a lot for your response I guess we all have our highs and lows and the best way to tackle it is to divert one's mind away for sometime, so that you can become clear headed.Do get a plant for your window sill and I am sure you will have a few more in a years time because plants and gardening is addictive - all the best and have a great Sunday
I guess we all have our highs and lows and the best way to tackle it is to divert one's mind away for sometime, so that you can become clear headed.Do get a plant for your window sill and I am sure you will have a few more in a years time because plants and gardening is addictive - all the best and have a great Sunday @LaurenInLA (2270)
• United States
30 Jan 10
I love to garden. It's a stress reliever for me and I feel completely at peace when I'm out there digging around in the dirt. I particularly enjoy working in my rose garden and in the summer, I always have a veggie garden. I grow fresh herbs as well. It's great to go outside and grab fresh herbs and veggies for your evening meal. My other healthy option for driving away the blues is a good long walk on the beach. There's not other place where I feel so much at peace and so at one with nature than the beach.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi Lauren, Thanks a lot for your response and congratulations on reaching 1000....I too feel the same when I am gardening and amidst my plants. In fact I love open spaces where there is untouched greenery and nature. It soothes you like no other and walking on the beach is great esp when you want to be alone with your thoughts - all the best and have a great weekend
@mlno054321 (212)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
gardening is good to have a bad feelings so they can put it on a plants on the garden so they spend time on gardening instead of doing some crazy thing in life.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi, that is a new perspective . You mean to say that some people may have plans of doing some thing unpleasant which feeling gets diverted when they start gardening and spending time in their garden. It may be true to some extent at least- all the best and happy mylotting
@wishuluck (233)
• Lithuania
30 Jan 10
my mom loves gardening, especially when she's got problems..so i think this way of therapy works well for her.. for me..well if I feel low I usually go for a walk, it really helps me ;)
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Jan 10
Hi wishuluck, we all need some form of activity that destresses us when things become difficult to handle. Gardening and even going for long walks helps one clear one's mind and generally calms you down. I too go for walks and find it very helpful - all the best and happy mylotting
