At Garden Spot Village, our campus gardens encourage residents to spend time in nature and participate in the community all year long.
We value the wellness of our community, and spending time in our gardens is one way residents stay healthy and active. Whether you prefer to walk among the flowers or get your hands dirty, gardens supply numerous benefits for your physical and mental health.
Taking a relaxing walk through the garden or watering your favorite plant may seem like any other daily activity, but it isn’t just fun — it’s good for your health as well. Some of the benefits of spending time in gardens and green spaces include:
Time outside: Being outside improves lung health, immunity and blood pressure. If you’re feeling tense, it can help relax your muscles.
Physical activity: Walking and gardening are excellent sources of physical exercise. Increased physical activity improves your overall health and reduces stress.
New connections: Gardens bring people together. In our gardens, you can meet your neighbors or enjoy the surroundings of your home with family, friends and grandkids.
While residents are our first priority, Garden Spot Village also cares about our local community and our world. We strive to make a positive impact on both.
Gardens do more than add beauty to your surroundings. They increase biodiversity by providing food and habitats for pollinators, birds and many other forms of wildlife. Each part of the garden ecosystem contributes to the health of the land. Plants also improve air quality by converting carbon monoxide into oxygen. Our gardens are silently working every day to benefit the humans and animals in our community and beyond.
