Excellent post, Dawne.

I find that activities such as digging, planting, raking, pruning, weeding, and harvesting provide a physical outlet for the tension stored up in my body.

There's nothing like growing vegetables and fruits in my garden to relieve stress.

I also find that exposure to sunlight while in the gardening process is extremely beneficial, as it increase serotonin in the brain. This keeps the brain balanced and us feeling good. And this is also beneficial for good sleep as well, since the sun increases melatonin, which is the chemical in our brains responsible for inducing sleep.

Cheers.