Having your garden–or access to an abundance of greenery–comes with many benefits. When you commune with nature and engage in a variety of garden activities, science says you can decrease stress, improve your mood and memory, increase vitamin D, which boosts immunity, and even maintain a healthy weight through movement.
The best part is enjoying garden activities in your own backyard doesn’t have to be an extravagant affair. In the comfort of your own home and the privacy of your garden, you can enjoy these five simple activities that let you bond with family and friends.
Camp out
While camping is an activity often associated with out-of-town trips into the deep wilderness, you can certainly enjoy a pared-down backyard camping activity with your family. Plus, it gives you the perfect excuse to set up the tent if it has been a while since your last trip.
Make this one extra special with a host of fun garden activities, starting with a bonfire. Treat your happy campers to grilled treats and cap everything off with a classic dessert of s’mores. Elevate the experience by bringing out the extra dark chocolate, fresh fruit, and peanut butter, and create this elevated s’mores recipe.
For the kids and the kids at heart in your family, get everyone moving with simple garden activities like a scavenger hunt or a no-fail game of badminton. Alternatively, you can opt for game night and bring out the chess set or board games. As night falls, end the day by huddling in your sleeping bags, swapping stories, or singing songs under the stars.
Build an obstacle course for kids
While sports are an easy go-to backyard garden activity, why not take it up a notch with a kid-friendly obstacle course? Inspired by shows like American Ninja Warrior and its Japanese counterpart, Sasuke, an obstacle course is best DIY-ed with common household materials and toys such as clothes hampers and pool inflatables. You can find tutorials like this on YouTube to help you get started. Turn this into a family affair and get the kids involved in putting together the course before letting the games begin!
Host a yoga class
Yoga—or even meditation—is one of those garden activities that fits just right in an outdoor location. While yoga can be practiced anywhere, doing it in a garden, surrounded by plants and bathed in natural light, makes the experience more refreshing and immersive.
Invite friends and family for a class suitable for all ages and skill levels. A family-friendly yoga app is a good place to start. Examples include Yoga Studio by Gaiam, Asana Rebel, Glo, and Down Dog. Simply Yoga, in particular, is great for kids if you have younger family members. Alternatively, you can hire a professional yoga instructor for a private outdoor session.
Enjoy brunch picnic-style
Picnics may be synonymous with local parks, but an intimate backyard brunch can be just as delightful. What matters are the details.
For a more relaxed vibe, a brunch setup blends the best of breakfast and lunch. Brunch, which originated in the British upper class in 1896, offers a chance to enjoy dishes like French toast, pancakes with fruit, bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, or eggs benedict. For a healthy touch, make-ahead overnight oats or chia seed pudding served in mason jars are a convenient addition.
Finally, no brunch is complete without the libations. If minors are present, you can still include tasty mocktails like this festive sunrise-inspired drink or this refreshing watermelon lemonade to complete the experience.
Grow your own vegetables
Finally, what’s a garden without a true gardening activity?
A great way to get family members to appreciate the beauty of nature is by growing your own vegetables. It’s also a productive activity that can contribute to your own wellness.
To start, choose the right spot to give your seeds sufficient sunlight and easy access to water. Next, prepare the soil with fertilizers and compost. Then, select the vegetables you want to grow.
This activity could be the start of a rewarding new hobby that not only requires care and attention but also promotes a healthier lifestyle with fresh, homegrown produce at your fingertips.
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