Garden Season Isn’t Over: The Health Benefits of Indoor Plants

Before you pack away your gardening gloves… the growing season doesn’t have to end just because summer has! Creating an indoor garden is a simple, body, mind, and soul nourishing way to extend the garden magic all year long, and it comes with some surprising health benefits, too.

5 Benefits of Indoor Plants

1. Air Purification

Did you know that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air? Indoor plants to the rescue! Plants like spider plants, peace lilies, and snake plants naturally filter toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, making your home environment fresher and healthier.

2. Improved Mental Health

Ever wonder why you feel better after being outside in nature? Well, being around greenery has been shown to lower cortisol (your stress hormone), ease anxiety, and even reduce symptoms of depression. Think of your plants as tiny, leafy therapists. 

3. More Productivity

Indoor plants can sharpen concentration, improve memory retention, and spark creativity. Studies suggest that productivity can rise by as much as 15% when you surround yourself with greenery.

4. Humidity Regulation

The dry indoor air during fall and winter can leave skin dry and sinuses congested. Having indoor plans can help with this as plants gently release moisture through a process called transpiration, which helps maintain a healthier indoor humidity level.

5. Keep Growing Your Own Organic Herbs

Basil, parsley, mint, and chives grow happily on a sunny windowsill, offering both flavor and nutrients to your meals while giving you that fresh-from-the-garden satisfaction.

Tip: Some easy plants to start with: pothos, snake plants, or herbs.

Garden season doesn’t have to end when the frost sets in! Even a few indoor plants allow you to continue to reap benefits for your body, mind, and soul.