The following is an extract from an article that appeared in the January 2016 edition of Gardeners' World magazine.
"Just one 30 minute session on the allotment improves self esteem and general health. It was also found to reduce the effects of depression and fatigue, according to research from the UK Faculty of Public Health. The new findings support research carried out in the US in 2007 revealing that soil contains a natural antidepressant - a nonpathogenic bacteria, mirroring the effect on neurons that drugs such as Prozac provide. It's all encouraging news as allotment holders start to prepare their plot for the gardening year ahead." This article confirms what we already knew, that gardening is good for our health!
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AuthorFounded in 2010 with a small group of enthusiasts and no land, the society has created a successful parish amenity within Malford Meadow comprising 15 productive plots. ArchivesCategories |