The first week of June marks National Gardening Week, and we’re here for it. This annual celebration is all about getting our hands a little dirty, soaking in some sunshine, and connecting with one of the most rewarding — and peaceful — pastimes out there.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener with raised beds and heirloom tomatoes, or you’re just keeping a basil plant alive on your kitchen counter, this week is about honoring the beauty and wellness that comes from growing something.
🌸 Gardening Is More Than a Hobby — It’s Self-Care
At Fancy’s Day Spa, we talk a lot about self-care. And while facials, massage, and spa rituals are some of our favorite ways to slow down, gardening belongs on that list, too.
Here’s why:
- It encourages mindfulness — focusing on the now
- It gets you outside and moving (without pressure)
- It connects you with natural rhythms and cycles
- It reduces stress and promotes emotional balance
- It gives you something to nurture — and be proud of
And let’s be honest: the satisfaction of seeing a flower bloom or a tomato ripen under your care? So good for the soul.
🌼 Celebrate National Gardening Week Your Way
You don’t need a green thumb or a backyard to join in. There are so many ways to celebrate National Gardening Week, including:
- Planting something new (a flower, an herb, a veggie)
- Visiting a local garden center or nursery
- Sharing photos of your garden with friends or online
- Starting a compost bin or learning about pollinator-friendly plants
- Simply sitting in your garden with a cup of tea and being
Even if you’re not actively planting, just spending time among plants is known to reduce cortisol levels and boost mood.
📌 Local tip: Check out some of the local gardening centers for plant inspo and support small businesses while you’re at it!
🌱 Big Garden or Tiny Pot — It All Counts
You don’t have to have a perfectly landscaped yard or 20 raised beds to call yourself a gardener. Some of the most meaningful green spaces are tiny, scrappy, or totally improvised.
Got a windowsill basil plant? You’re in.
A potted succulent that’s somehow still alive? Yep, that counts too.
A thriving backyard butterfly garden? You’re crushing it.
This week is about celebrating whatever kind of garden you’ve created, and reminding ourselves how healing it is to connect with nature — even in small ways.
🌼 From Garden to Spa: The Wellness Connection
Fun fact? Many of the calming scents and ingredients we use in the spa — like lavender, chamomile, rosemary, and peppermint — start in the garden. The connection between plants and healing is real, and it’s one of the reasons we love what we do.
So this week, as you’re tending your garden (or thinking about starting one), know that you’re also tending to yourself.
That’s a ritual worth celebrating.
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- 5 Self-Care Rituals We Swear By (coming soon)
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