Syst Rev January 2024 PMID 38287430

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis.

I Panțiru, A Ronaldson, N Sima, A Dregan, R Sima

Mentions

26
Peak: 2 in Jul 2025
across 5 sources since Jan 2024

Extended reach

17,400
potential audience

Total likes

172

Video views

2,931

Mentions per month

Jan 2024 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News16 articles
  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Blogs2 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions emphasize how outdoor activities like gardening and contact with nature improve mental health, with phrases such as 'prospívá být venku' and 'terapie' highlighting the positive impact; the tone is reflective and personal, illustrating a general appreciation for the research's relevance without overly intense reactions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect positive attitudes toward the article, acknowledging the benefits of gardening for well-being and mental health.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging enough to share personal insights and reflections on the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include personal anecdotes and repeated references to the publication, indicating a decent level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The tone suggests that the article's findings are considered meaningful, though the overall enthusiasm is measured and not overly passionate.

Abstract in brief

  • Gardening and horticultural therapy (HT) have been found to positively impact mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life across various studies.
  • The meta-analysis of 40 studies showed a significant positive effect of gardening activities on wellbeing, with an effect size of 0.55, indicating moderate benefits.
  • Despite the overall positive findings, high variability among studies suggests the need for cautious interpretation and further research to better understand these effects.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Margit Slimáková
@MSlimakova · X

@tillda Myslím, že ten původní komentář nebyl o tom, že si musíš sám pěstovat jídlo. Spíš o tom, jak moc nám prospívá být venku, v kontaktu s půdou, přírodou, klidem… a klidně i jen pár bylinkami v truhlíku. Zahradničení není nutnost – je to terapie. https://t.co/s3T9uqUWuz

May 24, 2025 · 11 likes · 4,999 followers View post →
Public Health Lit
@PublicHealthLit · X

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis https://t.co/WmJtvVQ9rs

Mar 5, 2024 · 1 like · 3,966 followers View post →
General Medicine and Medical Evidence @ BMC
@MedicalEvidence · X

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis https://t.co/LvBejWe1xS https://t.co/5DIKHxdwqe

Jan 29, 2024 · 4,089 followers View post →
Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF
@jbricha1 · X

Jul 17, 2025 · 1,416 followers View post →

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF
@jbricha1 · X

Jul 17, 2025 · 1,416 followers View post →
Margit Slimáková
@MSlimakova · X

@tillda Myslím, že ten původní komentář nebyl o tom, že si musíš sám pěstovat jídlo. Spíš o tom, jak moc nám prospívá být venku, v kontaktu s půdou, přírodou, klidem… a klidně i jen pár bylinkami v truhlíku. Zahradničení není nutnost – je to terapie. https://t.co/s3T9uqUWuz

May 24, 2025 · 11 likes · 4,999 followers View post →
Public Health Lit
@PublicHealthLit · X

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis https://t.co/WmJtvVQ9rs

Mar 5, 2024 · 1 like · 3,966 followers View post →
General Medicine and Medical Evidence @ BMC
@MedicalEvidence · X

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis https://t.co/LvBejWe1xS https://t.co/5DIKHxdwqe

Jan 29, 2024 · 4,089 followers View post →