In a first-of-its-kind study that looked at the appreciation of home gardening, rather than the active practice of it, researchers found that merely taking delight in the beauty of flowers and green spaces can boost the health and well-being of regional and rural populations.
Based on the experiences and perspectives of members of a gardening appreciation group in rural Australia, the Colac Horticultural and Marvellous Property Appreciation Society (CHAMPAS), sharing a love for home gardening was found to have both direct and indirect impacts on physical fitness, social connectedness, and friendship.
