As a military Veteran, what healing effects have you found in gardening?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:19:07 -0400

A growing number of Veterans and even current Servicemembers learning to live with the effects of combat trauma are finding their way to gardens. My wife is leading a resiliency garden project on Fort Hood. She has seen some Soldiers beg for “gardening” time. They report its therapeutic effects. Other garden projects are located around the country. Have you gotten into gardening? If so, what specific benefits does it provide you? And how does it help you after you have been to combat?

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Oct 2 at 2018 2:27 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:27:26 -0400

Non!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 2 at 2018 5:52 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:52:49 -0400

It helps me unload frustration on the weeds, and not on people.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Oct 2 at 2018 4:09 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:09:05 -0400

CH (MAJ) William Beaver gardening is very healing to/for me....has been for years...either you love it or hate it.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Oct 2 at 2018 9:39 PM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:39:39 -0400

Herbal remedies are the best ! Everything we have in nature is what it takes to maintain and survive. Quite a bit of truth to this post. Thanks for sharing.