How Plants Help Us Feel Better: The Art of Growing Health
How Plants Help Us Feel Better: The Art of Growing Health
At Harris Art Academy, we believe creativity doesn’t just happen on canvas — it grows from the ground up. That’s why our Plant & Play program is more than a craft session; it’s a hands-on reminder of how nature and art work together to support our well-being.
Here’s how something as simple as planting a seed can help your body, your mind, and your sense of calm bloom.
🌱 1. Plants Clean the Air We Breathe
Indoor plants act like natural air filters — absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Some even remove toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air. A classroom or home filled with greenery feels fresher, lighter, and more alive.
Fun fact: NASA research found that rooms with houseplants can have up to 60% less airborne pollutants!
💚 2. They Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Studies show that even looking at plants can lower heart rate and blood pressure. When kids dig in soil, water their pots, or simply touch leaves, they’re connecting with a natural rhythm that helps calm their nervous systems.
At Harris Art Academy, we see it happen every week — children who start shy or restless begin to relax once they start painting pots or caring for their plants. It’s mindfulness disguised as fun.
🎨 3. Plants Inspire Creativity
The textures, shapes, and colors of nature are some of the oldest sources of artistic inspiration. When kids paint pots, decorate soil markers, or choose the color of their flowers, they’re learning design through natural beauty.
Creativity and growth go hand in hand — both start small and flourish with care.
🌸 4. They Teach Responsibility and Care
When a child takes home a plant they’ve nurtured, they’re learning empathy in action. Every watering, every new sprout becomes a small lesson in consistency and care — the same traits that make good artists and kind humans.
☀️ 5. They Brighten Moods and Spaces
Adding a touch of green changes how a room feels — and how people feel in it. Plants bring a sense of life and optimism that can lift anyone’s mood, especially in colder months when sunlight is scarce.
🌿 Grow with Us
At Harris Art Academy, we’re always finding ways to connect art, nature, and community. Our Plant & Play event brings families together to create, learn, and grow something beautiful — from tiny seeds to big smiles.
Join us for the next Plant & Play and see how creativity truly grows from the ground up.