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Gardening can be  healing and theraputic both in what plants, herbs and vegetables the garden may produce, and also in the theraputic value of planning, raising and caring for your own little miracle of nature.

Many herbs, flowers and vegetables have been used for hundreds of years as healing agents for disease and injury. Even today, the use of natural products is a multi billion dollar industry as people seek simpler and safer cures for what ails them. 

Many home gardeners grow their own vegetables to prevent the ingestion of dangerous chemicals by their families.

The emotional value of creating a piece of paradise has been proven useful in treating ailments from mental handicaps to arthritis. There is something curative about being in the sun, witnessing the miracle of simple plants and flowers and working in the earth that is healing and refreshing, and is being used to treat alzheimers patients, mentally handicapped kids, breast cancer patients and those with addictions.

Anxiety disorders and depression are commonplace in the world today, and the garden is a healing place for these issues as well.

Explore the links below to gain information on growing your own healing plants, and also to learn about theraputic gardens. Perhaps one could be started in your own community!
Healing Garden
Theraputic Gardening

The University of Minnesota has an excellent page on creating a healing garden, complete with links on the subject. Go to http://www.sustland.umn.edu/design/healinggardens.html
The Garden Glove; Creative gardening tips,   DIY projects, garden ideas and inspiration!