Studies from the University of Bristol indicate that simply touching “friendly bacteria” in soil may alter behaviour in a way similar to that of taking antidepressants.
Meanwhile, research by mental-health charity Mind found that 94% of those taking part in “green” activities, including gardening, felt it had benefited their mental health, lifting depression.
Visit http://www.carryongardening.org.uk/ to learn more and get gardening 🙂