Gardening - Food for the Soul

I must admit that I have only started gardening properly the past year and a half, reason being I have never had my own garden. Since I have started to venture into my garden, I have found just how therapeutic it can be. Not only is it a good way of staying fit and keeping well, for me, it is good emotionally. Gardening is like food for the soul. Helping things grow and develop into beautiful flowers and bountiful herbs. 

I have bought a variety of flowers to put into some of my containers in the garden. I bought violets, lavender and herbs (Sage, Basil, Oregano and Chive). The process of planting flowers and herbs I feel symbolises the cleansing and restoration of ones inner self. People can use this type of approach to gardening in many ways. Whether it is a substitute for bad habits, if its for escapism, have time to fill, need to process some emotions or even if its just because you love gardening, it can be such a pleasure to help something establish itself into its 'new home'. I think that is why I enjoy planting, replanting and nurturing plants. 

So if you are curious about gardening, give it a try. You might find its much more than just planting a couple of flowers.