DR. ALLAH BAKHSH GULSHAN
Big and overcrowded cities have led to increase stress levels in individuals in Pakistani nation as wells all over the world. Primarily stresses are produced due to various influences such as noise and air pollution, overcrowding, and lack of green spaces. Kitchen gardening has emerged as a
potential stress-mitigating activity, providing individuals with a calming and peaceful environment within their urban homes. Similarly, today the young generation of Pakistani nation both male and female severely worried due to mental problems like anxiety and depression and their numbers
are increasing day by day.
The main cause of misery problems, i.e. They are spending too much time on screen, which can lead to social isolation. Excessive screen time can have badly affected physical and mental health of the individuals.
The physical activities as a whole in the nation is shrinking or gradually declining. In these situations, the parents can only play a vital role in their young ones to change their habits from extreme screen time activities into physical good habits like kitchen gardening and ornamental flowers gardening.
Adopting these physical activities, a family can lead and enjoy the fresh environment as well as the fresh food in shape of vegetables, fruits, condiments and colorful flowers. Similarly, the home decoration with indoor plants is one of the beautiful habits of any community of the nation, which can change the harsh behaviour of young generation into soft and smiley mood.
The various types of impact of kitchen gardening on stress condition of the individuals: Firstly, gardening activity on daily basis has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, stress associated hormone in the body. Secondly, the physical activity of gardening can help reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation.
Thirdly kitchen gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Fourthly, gardening activity can also provide a sense of control and accomplishment, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. Kitchen gardening can be done in small spaces, making it accessible and convenient for urban residents. Moreover, plants in kitchen gardens can help purify the air, improving indoor air quality. it can add aesthetic appeal to urban homes, creating a peaceful and calming environment.
Selection of plants for kitchen garden in an Urban Home Environment is very important feature. Chose those plants, that are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance, such as herbs, leafy greens, and cherry tomatoes. For maximum utilization vertical space would use for your gardening, such as using trellises or wall-mounted planters.
Similarly, utilize indoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, or even windowsills, to create a kitchen garden. It would start small scale and gradually expand your kitchen garden as you gain experience and confidence. At last, it is concluded that the kitchen gardening habit can indeed
mitigate superfluous stresses of individuals in urban cities home environments.
Kitchen gardening can help in reducing stress of the individuals and to improve mental health of the young generation.
PAKISTAN PAINDA BAD.
The Autohr is DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY GHAZI UNIVERSITY DERA GHAZI KHAN.
