Growing Herbs at HomeApr 3, 2025
Did you know April is National Gardening Month? We’re celebrating by exploring all of the ways having a garden makes the world a better place. Whether you’re growing a big plot of herbs and veggies or carved out your own little zen patio space, gardening offers so many benefits for your mind, body, and spirit.
Keep reading to discover 5 feel-good reasons to create a garden, whether it’s in your own backyard or shared in your community.
One of the simplest benefits of having a fruit, vegetable, or herb garden is that it will add so much fresh flavor to your home cooking. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of growing your own Tomatoes, you know they taste so much more vibrant than those found at the grocery store!
Homegrown produce typically tastes better because it’s harvested at peak ripeness and eaten shortly after. There’s no delay for shipping, processing, or stocking the shelves. Additionally, you can select specific varieties that might not be readily available elsewhere, like heirlooms.
In an era of digital devices, we could all use a little more time unplugged! Tending to a garden is a wonderful way to get outside. No matter the season, there’s always something to do in the garden and you don’t need a lot of space to get started. Whether you live in urban, rural, or suburban areas, gardens exist everywhere and in all sizes.
Gardening also has positive effects on both your body and mind. It combines physical activity with exposure to nature and that good Vitamin D from sunlight. The strength and dexterity gardening develops also rivals that of a long gym session – there’s plenty of digging, squatting, pushing, and pulling to be done!1
Beyond helping you eat well and get your exercise in, spending time in green spaces can also reduce stress. A study done by the University of Colorado found that people who participated in gardening not only ate more fiber and got more physical activity, they also found their stress levels decreased.2
In fact, participants who claimed they had the most stress at the beginning of the study saw the greatest improvement in mental health simply by participating in a community garden a few times per week.2
Gardens aren’t just good for humans, they also provide a valuable food source for pollinators. These humble helpers need all of the assistance they can get, and there are plenty of plants that attract pollinators like birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, bats, and moths to your garden (find 5 planting ideas here!).
What you plant in your garden truly matters, too. Interestingly enough, some pollinators are “specialists,” like the Squash Bee. These bees only use the pollen and nectar from squash plants, so you’ll help them greatly if you plant some Pumpkins, Spaghetti Squash, or Zucchini in your garden!
At the end of the day, looking out your window and seeing a lush oasis just makes you feel good. If a big herb or vegetable garden isn’t your thing, that’s okay! Gardening includes more than food production. There are rose gardens, ornamental grass gardens, drought-tolerant gardens, and even rockeries which blend rocks, gravel, and alpine plants. You can create a landscape of low-maintenance plants that are native to your area, and they will likely do well with little intervention.
If you need inspiration, consider visiting your local botanical garden or arboretum. Whether you put in the work yourself, or hire a skilled landscaping team to do it, a garden makes the world a better and more beautiful place.
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