WHILE a veggie patch’s harvest brings the immediate joy of cooking, eating and preserving, it can also have marvellous ramifications for the health and wellbeing of your soul.
With a significant body of research supporting the myriad benefits of actively planting and growing a garden, it really is the perfect hobby for the whole family to enjoy together.
Gardening brings mindfulness, peace, and a sense of authentic purpose. Planting a veggie patch is not only great exercise, but connecting with nature has also been shown to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety while supporting overall mental well-being.
So why not don a hat, put on your gardening gloves, and plant some veggies this summer? Go on, spread some hap-PEA-ness, it really is a win-win all around.
What to plant in Victoria’s warm temperate zone this summer
- Celery
- Leeks
- Sunflower
- Carrot
- Watermelon
- Beetroot
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potato
- Basil
- Eggplant
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
- Chilli
- Coriander
