[hanniabu]

Not only is it visually pleasing, as an escape fro our usual concrete-filled world (probably because we evolved living in nature), but without doing any research to look up studies I feel like the reduced stress might also come from the smell (pheromones).

[kaycebasques]

It goes deep in our psyche. In 101 Principles Of Design they mention a hospital that put up photos of bamboo trees in their hallways, so that it feels like you’re walking through a forest, because of the calming effect it has on patients. Photos of trees, not even real trees.

[jrace]

Very likely.

As well I think it empowers her and gives her some semblance of control.

Combined with the satisfaction of taking an idea and seeing it through, and then having that idea grow beyond what you originally intended.

We are planning our new home around the ability to construct and maintain a years-long garden project.