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Do you want to learn more about Gardening and the benefits it provides to you, the community, and the environment? Feel free to visit the following pages by clicking on their name.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
RESEARCH ARTICLES FOR PLANT SOMETHING FOR WELLNESS:<\/h5>
BMC Public Health<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 A cohort study that tested the effect of defined green qualities (Serene, Space, Wild, Culture, Lush) in the environment on mental health. Also studied interaction effects on mental health of those place factors and varied person factors (financial stress, living conditions, and physical activity).<\/p><\/div>

Frontiers in Psychology<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 21 pathways identified here include environmental factors, physiological and psychological states, and behaviours or conditions, each of which has been empirically tied to nature and has implications for specific physical and mental health outcomes.<\/p><\/div>

A Plant in Every Classroom<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Learn the benefits of indoor plants in classrooms.<\/p><\/div>

BBC Article<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Find out how gardening can prolong life and reduce stress.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BENEFITS OF PLANTS:<\/h5>
Brethour, 2007<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Read a literature Review of Documented Health and Environmental Benefits Derived from Ornamental Horticulture Products.<\/p><\/div>

Etcoff, 2007<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Find out the Effects of Physical Attractiveness on Psychological Well-Being and Distress.<\/p><\/div>

Haviland-Jones, 2005<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Learn how Flowers have immediate and long-term effects on emotional reactions, mood, social behaviours and even memory for both males and females.<\/p><\/div>

Walizek, 2000<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 A study was done to investigate the impact of an outdoor environmental program, Math and Science in the Outdoor Classroom, on elementary grade students\u2019 creative and critical thinking, and attitudes toward math and science.<\/p><\/div>

Lohr, 2000<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Learn the benefits of plants indoors and why we respond positively to them.<\/p><\/div>

Ulrich, 1984<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 A study completed to determine whether assignment to a hospital room with a window view of a natural setting might have an influence on recovery time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

POLLINATORS AND THE ENVIRONMENT:<\/h5>
GardenWise Gardening Guide<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Find coupons and articles to create your own bee garden.<\/p><\/div>

PlantSomething Bee Friendly Poster<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 See 19 of the top pollinator plants for your garden.<\/p><\/div>

PlantSomething Bee Friendly Post Card<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Quick double sided reference for some of the top pollinator plants for BC.<\/p><\/div>

Use this interactive map to find which planting zone you live in.<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Use this interactive map to find which planting zone you live in.<\/p><\/div>

Bees Matter<\/a><\/strong>

\u2013 Find out how bees and other natural pollinators impact the environment and the world we live in.<\/p>