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"We lose our health--and create profitable diseases and dependencies--by failing to see the direct connections between living and eating, eating and working, working and loving. In gardening, for instance, one works with the body to feed the body. The work, if it is knowledgeable, makes for excellent food. And it makes one hungry. The work thus makes eating both nourishing and joyful, not consumptive, and keeps the eater from getting fat and weak. This is health, wholeness, a source of delight. And such a solution, unlike the typical industrial solution, does not cause new problems. The 'drudgery' of growing one's own food, then, is not drudgery at all." ~Wendell Berry #health #work #farming

😵💫Feeling stressed, anxious, or just plain overwhelmed lately? (Honestly, aren’t we all??) Good news: scientists have identified a really easy, rewarding way to break yourself out of the rut! Imagine transforming a handful of tiny seeds into a burst of fresh, nutritious greens in just days… all while giving your mental health a significant boost. 🌱 It sounds almost too good to be true, but recent studies have shown that the simple act of growing your own food, even something as small as #freshsprouts, can have a profound impact on your wellbeing. Here’s what researchers have discovered: 🌿Spending time around plants and caring for them can reduce stress 🍅Growing food at home makes you more likely to eat healthy fruit & veg 💚Looking after a plant is an effective way to boost your self-esteem 💯Remembering daily tasks for your plants can improve your attention span And the great thing about #sproutingseeds is that you don’t need to have a green thumb. You can grow a batch in your kitchen with a bowl, a mason jar, and cheesecloth—no soil, no gardening tools, and no pests to deal with. If you have any specific questions about #homegrownsprouts, drop them in the comments! We’ll pick several for an upcoming #NatureJims Q&A series later this year. #GrowYourOwnFood #SproutingSeeds #MentalHealthTips #SelfCareMatters

New Post: How to Revive Dying Lavender Plants: A Comprehensive Guide - https://lnkd.in/djttY7BA Identifying the Problems with Your Lavender Plant One of the first steps in reviving a struggling lavender plant is accurately diagnosing the problems it is facing. The common symptoms indicating that your lavender plant may be in distress include droopy stems, discoloration of the leaves, poor flowering, and stunted growth. Understanding these signs is vital, as they can suggest a range of underlying issues that need to be addressed to restore your plant’s health. Droopy stems often indicate hydration problems. Overwatering can lead to root rot, wherein the roots begin to decay due to excess water. Conversely, underwatering deprives […]

Why Are Your Plants Yellow? Tips for Healthy Growth Discover why your plants are turning yellow and learn how to bring them back to a vibrant green hue. Essential tips for plant care and troubleshooting. #PlantCareTips #HealthyPlants #GardeningTips #YellowingPlants #PlantHealth #GardenMaintenance #GreenThumbs #PlantProblems #PlantCare101 #YellowLeaves

At Pamper Indulge and Give it’s one of our missions to show children how to maintain good mental health, well being and a healthy lifestyle. One way we do that is through our Green Project in the allotment. We are fully aware that some of the children that come to us don’t have lots of outdoor space which is why we like to give them alternatives. Here are some tips if you don’t have a lot of outdoor space but want to grow your own fruit and veg: 1) Use containers of all different sizes. Did you know you can grow carrots in pots if it’s deep enough! 🥕 2) Windowsill baskets can house a variety of herbs and even strawberries 🍓 3) If you’ve got random patches of soil why not bung in a few veggies and see what grows! 4) Maybe you do have a garden but poor soil, then raised beds will be your best friend! 🙌🏾 We need to think outside the box. What other ideas do you have for growing veg in small spaces? #growyourownveg #urbangardening

Why Are Your Plants Yellow? Tips for Healthy Growth Discover why your plants are turning yellow and learn how to bring them back to a vibrant green hue. Essential tips for plant care and troubleshooting. #PlantCareTips #HealthyPlants #GardeningTips #YellowingPlants #PlantHealth #GardenMaintenance #GreenThumbs #PlantProblems #PlantCare101 #YellowLeaves

a post for 1st May. These 10 common garden plants are toxic. I wonder how many of these are present in gardens of care homes catering for people living with dementia. 🌻 Daffodil – Eating any part of a daffodil will cause distress due to the toxin, lycorine. 🌻Poppy – Give these a wide berth as all poppies are poisonous. 🌻Foxglove – These contain naturally-occurring poisons that affect the heart. 🌻Oleander – The whole plant is highly-toxic – one of the most toxic garden plants in fact. 🌻Clematis – Mild, but toxic, contact with clematis (mouth or skin) can cause irritation. 🌻Bluebell – All parts of the bluebell contains toxic glycosides. 🌻Rhododendron – Its toxins can impact heart rhythm and blood pressure. 🌻Larkspur – Its toxic alkaloids are fast-acting and potentially life-threatening. 🌻Hydrangea – The small amount of cyanide in Hydrangeas make them dangerous. 🌻Lily-of-the-Valley – Pretty, but they contain convallatoxin, which should not be ingested.

Subscription boxes are all the rage these days – whether you’re looking for meal prepping, beauty products, clothes, or toys, there’s an option out there for a monthly delivery, straight to your door. Perhaps the most surprising trend in recent years is the advent of DIY lawn care in a monthly subscription box, claiming to be a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to traditional lawn care programs. However, there are a few major problems when it comes to DIY lawn care in a box. In fact, these lawn care subscription box services are probably not as eco-friendly as they claim. #DIYLawnCare #SubscriptionBoxLawnCare