Home & Garden: Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health

Home & Garden: Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health

(StatePoint) Gardening isn’t just a means of beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious food. According to those who spend a lot of time in the garden, getting outside can also contribute to their well-being. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul, and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach … Read more

At Rockridge shop Planterday, mental health, botany go together

At Rockridge shop Planterday, mental health, botany go together

Matt Day remembers driving all over the Bay Area looking for an actual brick-and-mortar house for Planterday, then a pop-up plant shop operating out of a used trailer he had retrofitted himself in 2019. After selling the store’s one-of-a-kind products primarily online during the lockdown, Day and her partner, Yumi Look, were eager to finally … Read more

Wellness Wednesday: Houseplants and the positive impact on your mental health

Wellness Wednesday: Houseplants and the positive impact on your mental health

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – We all know that houseplants can add to our space and give it some life, but they can actually affect your life in many positive ways, especially your mental health. Experts say that for those who especially struggle to get outside during these cold months, having plants is an easy … Read more