January 2011 PMID 20522508

Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress.

Agnes E Van Den Berg, Mariëtte H G Custers

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167
Peak: 11 in Jan 2023
across 5 sources since May 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate high agreement with the article, with users mentioning scientific validation and personal enjoyment of gardening as stress reducers, using words like 'good for you', 'fun hobby', and 'stress-free' to underline its positive effects. The tone is mostly enthusiastic and affirming, reflecting a recognition of gardening's health benefits, which contributes to a sense of shared understanding and growing interest in its psychological benefits.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing gardening's stress-relief benefits and citing scientific studies and articles as validation.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display a high level of interest, referencing the research, sharing personal experiences, and highlighting the benefits of gardening in stress reduction.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts engage by sharing opinions or personal anecdotes, some are more superficial, indicating moderate engagement but not deep scientific analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions indicate that the article influences perceptions about gardening's health benefits and promotes it as a practical stress-management activity, though not necessarily altering broader societal practices yet.

Abstract in brief

  • Gardening helps reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and improving mood, especially after a stressful task.
  • The study showed that both gardening and reading decreased cortisol, but gardening had a stronger effect and fully restored positive mood.
  • These results suggest that gardening can be an effective way to recover from acute stress and improve emotional well-being.]

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Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or reading reduced cortisol, but gardening restored mood to baseline whereas reading worsened it further. Reading about nature or reading outside weren't allowed. https://t.co/XDBpJHo0Qx

Jan 7, 2023 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 4,595 followers View post →
joe90kane
@joe90kane · X

@RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as gardening, are beneficial health activities esp in times of stress. 'Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress' https://t.co/ipn4EYIObh

Apr 8, 2020 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 2,636 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

HT: @Grimhood Free, Full Text: https://t.co/G3Mrnme4ms https://t.co/l6qealoshz

Jan 7, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 26,022 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Gardening Promotes Neuroendocrine and Affective Restoration From Stress - PubMed https://t.co/mhauC0E8se

May 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,167 followers View post →
Pepe Grillo
@PepeZuloagar · X

@ruciopesao Wuajajj igual según el journal of health psychology dice que jardinear baja el cortizol asi q digamos q los colas están estresados y quieren liberar tensiones en ello jaja https://t.co/kpGeciebuj

Jul 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 620 followers View post →
Dr John La Puma
@johnlapuma · X

5) Nature improves overall physical health: A 2020 study discovered community gardening programs provide physical health benefits including increased strength for elderly participants. https://t.co/XiBcUz51Cc

Dec 8, 2021 · 1 like · 7,416 followers View post →

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Walter Urban
@soil1985uga · X

Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress https://t.co/C7eOLJfFEy

May 12, 2025 · 436 followers View post →
Walter Urban
@soil1985uga · X

Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress https://t.co/C7eOLJfFEy

Aug 31, 2023 · 436 followers View post →
Wolfey102
@Wolfey102 · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Feb 11, 2023 · 11 shares · 701 followers View post →
indigonaturals
@NaturalsIndigo · X

RT @HealthyFellow: HT: @Grimhood Free, Full Text: https://t.co/G3Mrnme4ms

Jan 7, 2023 · 1 share · 484 followers View post →
Tenbrooks
@Tenbrooks2 · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 289 followers View post →
Mithril Spirit
@MithrilSpirit · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 29 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

HT: @Grimhood Free, Full Text: https://t.co/G3Mrnme4ms https://t.co/l6qealoshz

Jan 7, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 26,022 followers View post →
Linking Failures
@LinkingFailures · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 305 followers View post →
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@frrufrru · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 288 followers View post →
Paklava
@raamidhalacrew · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 221 followers View post →
Yeti
@Yeti_etAL · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 159 followers View post →
cs hernandez
@cshernandez123 · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 506 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @JBianco215: Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or re…

Jan 7, 2023 · 11 shares · 133,963 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

Gardening promotes hormonal and emotional recovery from stress https://t.co/Q64iSxKtCg After a stress task, gardening or reading reduced cortisol, but gardening restored mood to baseline whereas reading worsened it further. Reading about nature or reading outside weren't allowed. https://t.co/XDBpJHo0Qx

Jan 7, 2023 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 4,595 followers View post →
Mrs Burnside
@weejoy · X

@marijuanacomau It's a fun hobby! Gardening is good for you https://t.co/HaEVBmVRSO

Mar 23, 2022 · 1 like · 1,030 followers View post →
Dr John La Puma
@johnlapuma · X

5) Nature improves overall physical health: A 2020 study discovered community gardening programs provide physical health benefits including increased strength for elderly participants. https://t.co/XiBcUz51Cc

Dec 8, 2021 · 1 like · 7,416 followers View post →
Kompas Klasika
@KompasKlasika · X

Penelitian Gardening Promotes Neuroendocrine and Affective Restoration from Stress oleh Van Den Berg, Agnes E, ternyata berkebun efektif menurunkan kadar hormon kortisol atau hormon stres. #TanamanHias https://t.co/q3A1jldBfC

Nov 8, 2021 · 35,565 followers View post →
Hendri Aryadi
@ipharyadi · X

Kelanjutan kisah cabeku ini akan kusampaikan lagi nanti kalau udah berbunga hingga berbuah. So, stay tune, frens!

May 14, 2021 · 69 followers View post →
Pepe Grillo
@PepeZuloagar · X

@ruciopesao Wuajajj igual según el journal of health psychology dice que jardinear baja el cortizol asi q digamos q los colas están estresados y quieren liberar tensiones en ello jaja https://t.co/kpGeciebuj

Jul 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 620 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

RT @DrPalmquist: Gardening Promotes Neuroendocrine and Affective Restoration From Stress - PubMed https://t.co/mhauC0E8se

May 25, 2020 · 1 share · 28,504 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Gardening Promotes Neuroendocrine and Affective Restoration From Stress - PubMed https://t.co/mhauC0E8se

May 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,167 followers View post →
Aberdeen_Ladette
@AberdeenLadette · X

RT @joe90kane: @RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as garden…

Apr 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,498 followers View post →
Tartan cobweb/Freda Matthews
@tartancobweb · X

RT @joe90kane: @RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as garden…

Apr 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,401 followers View post →
le.chat
@_steadyrain_ · X

RT @joe90kane: @RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as garden…

Apr 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 414 followers View post →
Ian McLean
@embradon · X

RT @joe90kane: @RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as garden…

Apr 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,537 followers View post →
joe90kane
@joe90kane · X

@RevStu I bought superglue from my local Home Bargains but I think I got away with it. Hobbies & past-times, such as gardening, are beneficial health activities esp in times of stress. 'Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress' https://t.co/ipn4EYIObh

Apr 8, 2020 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 2,636 followers View post →
A Backyard Farm
@ABackyardFarm · X

Here's a little science for you: Gardening provably reduces stress hormones in your system. Makes sense to us--we're a pretty happy crew. https://t.co/jgy1z9ZsHx #abackyardfarm #gardens #urbanfarming #stressfree

May 14, 2019 · 1,381 followers View post →