Gardening improves the health of social housing residents and provides a sense of purpose
- Written by Tonia Gray, Associate Professor, Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University
Gardens bring people together.Elaine Casap/Unsplash
Studies indicate spending time in nature brings physical, mental and social benefits. These include stress reduction, improved mood, accelerated healing, attention restoration, productivity and heightened imagination and creativity.
Increased urbanisation has made it more difficult to connect with...
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