The Joys of Retired Gardening
Article by Garden Bee
06 Jul 2022
The first thing I noticed after retiring was all the free time I had. It was wonderful to be able to wake up each day and not have to rush off to work. For the first time in my life, I had time to do things that I enjoyed without having to worry about fitting them into my schedule.
Passion
One of the things I decided to do with my newfound free time was take up gardening. I had always enjoyed spending time outdoors, but now I had the time to really devote to it. Gardening quickly became a passion of mine. I loved learning about different plants and finding new ways to care for them.
Healthy
But beyond just being a fun hobby, gardening has also had some surprising health benefits for me. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors in nature can help reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and improve mental well being. For me, gardening has been a great way to stay active and healthy in retirement.
Meet New Friends
Not only has gardening helped me physically, but it has also been a great way to meet new people and make new friends. In retirement, it can be easy to become isolated and disconnected from others. But by getting involved in the gardening community, I have been able to meet new people and stay connected with the world around me.
Gardening has truly been a joy for me in retirement. It’s a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. And who knows, maybe someday my garden will even win a prize!
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