Gardening is very popular in many places of the world. It brings us sweet flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden.
Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today's people sit indoors for too long and don't get enough exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It's a good chance(机会) to exercise your body by watering the flowers or doing something else. Also when you are in the garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting more Vitamin D. It helps your body use calcium(钙), which is necessary to keep your bones(骨骼) strong.
Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets them off computers, televisions and smart phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach kids about nature and healthy eating. It can help them to understand the meaning of hard work.
Gardening is a great way to meet people and build a good relationship(关系). When you are gardening, you are outdoors, so it is a great time to talk with your neighbors. You may talk about your hobbies and interests. People always enjoy showing others what they are growing and enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.
