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Water therapy – for plants

OK – I admit it – it is hot outside.  If you have plants in pots, you will see them wilting faster than plants in the ground.  Best to check them each day and look for signs of wilting.  An important...

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Parks for Restoration and Healing

I recently had the opportunity to lead a tour of the Conservatory Garden in Central Park.  The tour was part of the ‘Healthy Environments Across Generations’ conference by the Collaboration on Health...

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Healing Through Nature conference

I just returned from the “Healing through Nature” conference at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  This inspirational conference focused on Cognitive Issues and PTSD. Dr. Mark Detweiler, Jonna Detweiler,...

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TREE HOUSE THERAPY

Want to feel like a kid again?  Remember when you had a tree house or played in a friends tree house? How about staying in a tree house the next time you travel?  These hotel rooms in the trees really...

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Circadian Rhythms – Nature Therapy

Circadian rhythms are the natural waking and sleeping cycles of our body.  If we travel between time zones our circadian rhythms are upset and we may be hungry at the wrong time or cannot get to sleep...

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The Restorative Powers of Nature and The Nature Principle

Richard Louv, author of Last Child in Woods, has published a new book that further defines the importance of our connection with nature.  His new book The Nature Principle combines the research with...

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Indoor Plant Therapy

I have been bringing some of my herbs inside for the winter. This is a great way to extend the growing season and have fresh herbs to use in cooking during the winter months.  It is  also a nice way to...

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Therapeutic Gardens in the Workplace

How about taking your work outside to sit at a table, under a tree, the birds singing, a gentle breeze and the gentle sound of a water fountain – while you are at the office? This is not a dream – it...

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The Garden in Winter – Therapy for All Seasons

“I love the garden in winter just always as much I do in the summer. I find it very satisfactory walking through and then each month, there’s something slightly different.” This quote from Rosemary...

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Memorial Garden in Tucson, AZ

Instinctively we know that the nature accepts us for who we are as residents of this planet.  It does not judge us for what we wear or for the type of car we drive.  Special garden settings can help us...

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Hydroponic Gardening

I was asked recently about red colored leaves and how they make chlorophyll. The article offers a good explanation of how nature has this all figured out....

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“Green Prescriptions”

Drs. Oz and Roizen are suggesting we take a walk in nature. The benefits are far reaching, from reduced stress to improved mood.  As we know – access to nature results in improvements in our overall...

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Nature prescriptions – Therapy in the garden

A recent article in the NY Times talks about doctors prescribing working in the garden as a way to improve health and quality of life.  [Read More...] The post Nature prescriptions – Therapy in the...

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The value of trees – in therapeutic gardens and other settings

It is true – trees add value to our gardens and yards.  This can be measured in the value of a property as well as [Read More...] The post The value of trees – in therapeutic gardens and other settings...

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The myths of aging are many times just that – a myth

It is easy to pass along the stereotypes of aging.  We should, however, look at the facts.  This article in the Wall Street Journal helps [Read More...] The post The myths of aging are many times just...

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Therapeutic Nature – Practice Everyday

Top 10 reasons why we should interact (get outside) in involved in nature – everyday: Improved attending Greater focus Improve self esteem Faster healing Lower [Read More...] The post Therapeutic...

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Enjoying the therapeutic benefits of nature – throughout the year

We can take a page out of the book of those homeowners who are creating wintry retreats. Fire pits, heaters, pizza ovens, lighting, canopies, ponds [Read More...] The post Enjoying the therapeutic...

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Window Farms – Indoor Therapeutic Gardens

Just watched a great TED Talk on “Window farms”. This TED Talk focuses on how RND-I-Y can be used to inspire people to grow their [Read More...] The post Window Farms – Indoor Therapeutic Gardens...

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