A growing number of studies are finding improved mental and physical health benefits of gardening that extend far beyond the obvious rewards of exercise and fresh air.

Spring is always just a season away, and though some parts of the country deal with freak-ish spring snowstorms, it's still a good idea to start prepping for your blooming garden. You can start by cultivating seeds indoors, such as peas, lettuces, and even herbs and flowers.
If the idea of digging in the dirt has never much appealed to you, consider this: