Reducing miles from farm to fork ultimately minimizes gases emitted into the environment.b. Another benefit of gardening is reducing the amount of energy needed to heat and cool a home. It has been proven that effective, environmentally friendly landscaping can cool your home in the summer and warm it in the winter. Energy-efficient landscaping can actually reduce your energy costs by up to 20%, according to the Plants for Clean Air Council (Benefits of Gardening). ii. Placing fruit trees in front of a house is a perfect example of reducing the human footprint. The tree provides food and also provides a barrier against wind and sun which improves the insulation of the house.II. Transition: We all know that saving money is a major benefit, but that's not all gardening can do.III. Gardening also contributes to mental well-being, particularly through stress reduction.A. Gardens reduce stress through personal satisfaction and evoke a meditative state.1. Hours spent tending crops often result in bountiful produce. Preparing the first meal of the harvest is one of the little joys of life to which gardens fully indulge.2. Gardeners often find deep satisfaction in their garden as they are rewarded for their patience and