April is for World Health Day (7th April) and World Earth Day (22nd April). They are opportunities to think about how we can connect with the plants and nature around us in order to promote our own good health, reduce pollution, and make a positive contribution to our world’s environment.
This article will tell you about the role that plants and nature play in our health and well-being and share some tips on how you can get more involved with the environment in your everyday life.
Why Connecting Yourself with Plants and Nature is Important?
Studies have shown that a connection between you and your environment improves your mental health. This is because plants release various chemicals into their surrounding environment to reduce stress levels, increase mental alertness, increase optimism and alleviate pain.
Likewise, humans need access to clean water, air quality, non-toxic land, ample food supply etc. Unfortunately, humanity’s disconnection from its environment has created serious environmental issues. That includes global warming, which poses a significant threat to life on earth as we know it.
The Benefits of Plants
Many people feel that they don’t have time to be bothered with tending to a garden or can’t stand getting their hands dirty. But, according to research having plants in your home is good for your health.
A study found that increasing indoor plants in offices reduces sickness rates by 56%. Additionally, plants help clean the air of toxic chemicals such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and xylene.
So, World Health Day on the 7th of April is definitely a good excuse for any business owner looking for an opportunity for a health boost within their office space!
How Plants Can Help Improve Our Mental Health
- It’s easy to underestimate just how much impact nature has on our well-being. However, research suggests that plants significantly affect our physical health, mental health, and overall happiness.
- In fact, green exercise—or activities in which we connect with nature—enhances moods and improves cognitive functioning in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Based on these results, more studies examine how exposure to natural environments can help those suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) cope with their illness.
- At a minimum, walking in green spaces can lower stress levels by decreasing both heart rate and blood pressure. They also increase creativity by encouraging people to think outside of their normal routines or comfort zones as an added bonus.
- There are many ways that gardening can help improve your mental health, such as reducing stress and anxiety while relaxing in nature (and let’s not forget about all of those fresh veggies!). It’s also a great way for families or friends to bond over something they love—plants!
Tips On How to Start Gardening at Home
To help you get started, here are five tips on how to start gardening at home. Tips on how to make a garden are as follow:
1. Choose your location wisely – For your garden to be successful, you must choose a location with enough sunlight throughout the day, and that isn’t too hot or cold. Your backyard might be an ideal spot for some people. Still, it may not be suitable if you live in an area with extreme weather conditions such as snow or intense heat.
2. What plants should you grow? – There are so many options. Some plants are better suited for colder weather, while others do better in warmer temperatures. Choose what works best for your location, climate zone, schedule, and lifestyle! Don’t choose too many vegetables that require a lot of time or care. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you take on too much at once!
3. What do you need? – You will need things like gardening tools (such as a shovel or trowel), gloves and other protective gear if needed, fertilizer, seeds or seedlings (depending on which plants you choose), water and more! You can find many of these items at your local plant store or nursery! If your budget is tight, don’t worry—you can always start small with just a few pots of flowers or herbs on your porch or patio!
4. Give your plants enough time, care, and attention to maintain them: You must give your garden (and yourself!) enough time and attention. Your local nursery is an excellent resource for help if you aren’t sure what to do next with your garden. They can also offer tips on properly caring for each plant to thrive throughout the season!
5. Enjoy your garden! – When you’re done creating your garden, you can sit back and enjoy it! The key is to make sure that you maintain it beautiful for years to come! Maintaining a garden takes time, but it’s worth seeing how happy plants can make you feel!
Of course, gardening isn’t just for World Health Day—many people have beautiful gardens year-round! Remember that anything is possible as long as you’re willing to take action! Everyone has their own style when it comes to gardening at home—it doesn’t matter if yours is urban gardening, container gardening or planting veggies in raised beds.
World Health Day (7th April)
World Health Day is observed every year on the 7th of April around the world with a theme like:
“Air Pollution: Stand Up for Your Right to Breathe.”
World Health Day aims to raise awareness of how important it is for everyone to access clean air and safe drinking water. World Health Day was first celebrated in 1993 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/182.
World Health Day focuses on raising awareness about air pollution and its impact on public health. Some people might think that breathing polluted air doesn’t affect their health directly. Still, it does have a significant effect on our daily lives.
We must value clean air as its role cannot be ignored. Moreover, plants are an important part of our life. So, it is a good idea to spend a world health day by growing more plants in your surroundings.
World Earth Day (22nd April)
Join together on World Earth Day with your family and friends to explore how planting trees and protecting our biodiversity impact improving air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Be sure to follow these easy steps for a greener future:
- In honour of World Earth Day, plant a tree or small garden around your home.
- If you can’t plant something outdoors, you can always try planting something inside! For example, you could start by replacing artificial with real plants in your home.
- Show your support for World Earth Day by volunteering at a local environmental centre or participating in an event during April 22nd-30th.
How You Can be Part of Planting Trees, etc. In Your Community
Planting trees and helping out with initiatives to improve soil quality are great ways to give back to plants and nature. Getting involved in your community is easy if you put some effort into it. You could volunteer at a local garden or plant your own vegetable patch in your backyard.
Did you know that approximately 25% of carbon dioxide emissions come from deforestation?
So, every tree you plant is another leafy green ally in your fight against climate change. Trees are also a great way to reduce air pollution because they clean up particulate matter from car exhausts.
As trees grow, their trunks become stronger, helping them endure extreme weather conditions such as storms or heat waves. Planting new trees or helping out with initiatives aimed at improving soil quality are great ways to give back to plants and nature on World Health Day 2022.
Reaping the Benefits of Nature
If you’re interested in reaping all of nature’s offers, celebrating World Earth Day and World Health Day is a great excuse to remind yourself of how important exercise and green spaces are.
By going outside on Earth Day & Health Day, you’ll not only be able to check out some natural health options for your own body but also help protect our planet. In addition, if you take advantage of these days and every day, planting new plants and being outside with plants around can have numerous health benefits!
Earth Month and One Tree Planted
Every dollar spent on the website goes towards planting one tree with One Tree Planted. You can learn more about how they are giving back to plants and nature here.
This Earth Month, One Tree Planted are excited to get their hands in the dirt! You can get your hands in the dirt and join them at our 100+ volunteer tree planting events across the globe. They’re dedicated to making tree planting an accessible experience for any community looking to make a positive impact! Check out their upcoming events here.
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