Brent & Becky's Blog — gardening makes you happy

Bulbs Make People Happy!

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Mar 23, 2020

These days, what we really need is some cheer. Becky and I have always found so much joy in the garden, and now more than ever, that seems to be what the world needs. This is a list of some particularly cheerful bulbs you can plant right away in your spring garden.

Therapeutic Gardening: How to Create Wellness in your Backyard

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Mar 19, 2020

Gardening has healing powers—and we need them more now than ever. Try these ideas for strengthening your mental, physical, and spiritual health by connecting with the natural world.

Gardening as an Anti-depressant

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Apr 05, 2018

Most of us love gardening because it makes us happy. There’s so much satisfaction and joy to be found in growing plants, from planting, to the first tiny shoots of green in spring and onwards. The dirt in our hands is such a contrast to so much in our digital lives. As it turns out, the glow you feel when you have fresh soil in your hands isn’t strictly psychological.