Garden Therapy

"Many of us turned to gardening for solace during the pandemic. Now Martha Stewart and Drew Barrymore want to guide us to green thumbs."

Ummmm, so I just saw that there is a HUGE sale on Garden Alchemy right now on Amazon.com: one copy is 47% off and a second copy is 50% off that price! I checked it in the cart and that means that one copy is $12.15 and the second copy is $6.07. For under $20 you get 2 copies - one for you and one for a friend. My Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/39X5Xqu

If you keep chickens, or want to add some to your garden, then you will want to read about the health benefits of culinary herbs for chicken-keeping.

A wonderful free program happening tonight!

"The pain was like ‘red hot thumbtacks’"

Turn a birdcage into a hanging basket planter with a few simple modifications and the addition of gorgeous plants.

This list of tried-and-true hardy perennials for sun is essential to build the foundation of a garden.

Looks right to me.

If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift, I've got a ton of books for the gardener, do-it-yourselfer, naturalist, and all-around fun mom out there. Check out all my books and where to find them here: https://gardentherapy.ca/books/

How are your houseplants doing these days?

Gardening is something that can be done any time of the year, no matter where you live! Indoor plant projects like this mini succulent zen garden help to feed your dose of nature and tranquility.

Enjoy a slice from the fairy realm! These cakes come from a variety of sources. Links have been found and shared with the images.

As if we needed another reason to love mason jars, they are a wonderful home for sprouting seeds. If you start today, you will be adding them to the salad bowl or wok in about 4 days!

15 years ago, when I started to tell people that I was gardening as rehabilitation, it surprised me to hear how many other people turned to plants for therapy. I guess I should have expected it, but so many folks have shared stories with me about the massive changes that gardening has made in their lives to heal cancer, loss, chronic pain, mental health. Gardening healed me, but you certainly don't need to be in a place of pain or grief in order to discover the therapeutic... benefits that come from gardening! I never knew the pleasures of gardening until I needed it. But long after I began to feel better, I kept up with it. And every time I am feeling sad, grieving, or even in physical pain, the garden has always been there for me. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I believe everyone can benefit from the garden and its therapeutic properties. If you’re just getting started, my friend @shawnacoronado, and author of the Wellness Garden, was kind enough to share with me five easy pieces to design a wellness garden: https://gardentherapy.ca/design-wellness-garden/. It's a wonderful book and I encourage everyone to get a copy! . . . . . #greenthumbs #gardenlife #gardeningtherapy #growsomethinggreen #smallgarden #happygardener #instagardener #girlswhogarden #mygardenthismonth #ilovegardening #holistic #hollistichealth #bodymindsoul #gardentherapy #cdnblogsquad #spoonie #plantnerd #greenthumb#holisticlifestyle #immunehealth #mindbodyconnection #wellnessadvocate See more

Today, anyone can get their hands on hardy mums and they seem to be for sale everywhere this time of year, from nurseries to grocery stores to big-box department stores. The newest varieties of modern mums not only look beautiful, but they are easy to care for in the garden.

I can’t think of a better way to bring the outdoors in than with a unique wood slice project. This roundup is filled with a ton of creative ways to utilize wood slices.

Elaeomyxa Cerifera, first identified in 1942. This slime mold sporophores split open to release spores which sparkle like a disco ball. It looks like a whole Galaxy in a single mushroom. Photos: John Robinson / and Sarah Lloyd / @sarah.lloyd.tasmania

The African violet is one of the most popular houseplants around for its frequent, pretty, and little blooms. Take care of it and it will reward you with its flowers!

Owl made of Pumpkins Wow

There is no doubt that pets like to nibble. Keep them safe by carefully choosing which houseplants you place in your pet filled home.

Interested in making a batch of candles this holiday season? This guide covers everything you need to get started and where to find these supplies.

Keep drawers and laundry smelling fresh! Package up a few monogrammed drawer fresheners for a handmade gift idea that anyone would love.