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Get ready to break a sweat and get your hands dirty on National Gardening Exercise Day on June 6! This day was created to celebrate the many physical and mental benefits of gardening. Not only is it a great way to stay active, but it also encourages you to spend time outdoors in nature and enjoy the beauty of nature. Plus, who doesn't love working with their hands? Get ready for some fun exercise - all while beautifying your garden!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gardening as a Leisure Activity</div><div class='timeline-text'>As the Industrial revolution progressed in the 19th century, gardening became a leisure activity in Western countries, promoting health and relaxation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1890s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Community Gardening Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The community gardening movement began in the United States in the late 19th century as a response to the urbanization of cities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World War II Victory Gardens</div><div class='timeline-text'>During World War II, victory gardens were promoted by governments to supplement food supplies and boost morale, emphasizing the importance of home gardening.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Home Landscaping</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the latter part of the 20th century, landscaping and gardening became major considerations in home planning and urban development.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Urban Gardening Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Urban gardening grew in popularity, offering city dwellers a way to engage in physical activities and grow their own food.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Gardening Exercise Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The day was established to encourage people to use gardening as a means of exercise, highlighting both its physical benefits and importance for mental well-being.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick out your favorite vegetables and herbs to plant and get to work in the garden. Digging up the soil, planting seeds, and pulling weeds are great physical activities that will help keep you healthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a gardening competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family members together and organize a gardening competition. Everyone can pick a different vegetable or herb to grow and then have a judging day to see who grows the best produce.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a nature walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head outdoors and take in all the beauty of nature. Take a stroll through your local park or botanical garden for a peaceful and calming exercise.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a gardening workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out local gardening workshops that can help teach you more about growing plants, flowers, and vegetables. You can also pick up some tips on how to care for your plants properly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try square foot gardening</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Square foot gardening is an easy way to maximize space while still growing lots of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. You can easily create your own square foot garden in any small space or area.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening is good for physical & mental health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gardening has been found to be an effective form of exercise due to its low impact on the body and ability to actively engage in activities with tangible results. It also provides a great sense of accomplishment, boosts self esteem, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps sharpen your cognitive skills!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening allows you to connect with nature</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gardening is a great way to get out in nature and be inspired by the beauty around you. Not only will you enjoy watching your plants grow and blossom, but you'll also get the chance to observe wildlife up close and appreciate the natural world from a whole new perspective.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening is fun for all ages</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what age or skill level you are, gardening can be both enjoyable and educational. From teaching children about botany and horticulture, to spending quality time with friends or family members - there are so many ways that gardening can bring people together in an activity that is both rewarding and healthy!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gardening can Burn up to 400 Calories an Hour</h3><p class='facts-content'>Activities like digging, planting, weeding, and watering involve various muscle groups and can provide a high-energy workout similar to cardiovascular exercises.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gardening Increases Bone Density</h3><p class='facts-content'>Gardening activities such as pulling weeds and planting flowers require strength and can help in increasing bone density more than other activities like aerobics, swimming, or jogging.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plants Presence Helps in Lowering Blood Pressure</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies show that indoor plants help to lower blood pressure, improve productivity and concentration, enhance mood, and reduce stress levels.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Working with Soil has Antidepressant Effects</h3><p class='facts-content'>Scientific studies suggest that a strain of bacterium in soil, Mycobacterium vaccae, could increase the release and metabolism of serotonin in parts of the brain that control mood—much like antidepressant drugs do.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Zen Gardens Help Stimulate Meditation</h3><p class='facts-content'>The arrangement of rocks, water features, moss, pruned trees and bushes, and raked gravel in Zen gardens is designed to stimulate meditation and induce a calm mental state. Hence, gardening even has a strong spiritual aspect in certain cultures.</p></div></div>
National Gardening Exercise Day is celebrated on June 6 every year. In 2024 National Gardening Exercise Day will occur on a Thursday.
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