I really do think that gardening tends to change people. You will find that there are some people who have never stopped to smell the roses, but a garden is not just a garden to the owner, but it is a whole new way of life. Each and every time that I make a garden I find that there are more personal benefits. I love vegetable gardens, because it gives you a sense of pride. I love flower gardens because it makes the world beautiful. There are just so many ways that you can use the garden to make yourself better. I feel that my gardens are what keep my body active, but my mind and spirit too. Gardening is something that can be almost spiritual, because it can allow you to be successful when you don’t particularly feel successful.