Welland Horticultural Society

Once again...inspiring all of us in our growing...thanks Theresa Forte

Wonderful words again Theresa Forte...thanks

Winter workshops have become a large part of our Christmas season. In an effort to keep our staff and community safe we have chosen NOT to hold workshops. We wi...ll miss all the Private Parties and the goodies you kindly share with us ;) but we plan on gathering again only when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, we are able to offer CUSTOM PLANTING! Drop by (or call or email us) and place your order. We have lots of pretty Christmas accessories in our Sparkle Bar and as always, you are welcome to bring in last year's bits and pieces (I don't like to waste) for us to use in your creation. DIYers, pick out a ready made basic urn and make it to suit your style with a bow or other Sparkle Bar accessories. See you soon! #niagaragardencentre #christmasdecor #custommade #customplanting #SparkleBar #diy

Horticultural Therapy and Psychological Benefits of Gardening: Written by: Elsie Eubank Haldimand Horticultural Society members know from experience that garden...ing is good for the soul.Why I love gardening. It keeps me grounded. Something about digging in the dirt, it’s a connection to nature and very rewarding and calming to see beautiful plants growing and the wildlife that comes to visit them like the butterflies, bees, birds etc. It’s amazing the variety of wildlife that will come to your garden. The rewards of growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables keeps you happy and healthy. Gardening can be an escape from other people and calming when you need that distraction from the hectic world around you. Just being in the garden with all the nature around you. Simply having plants in your home or at the office can reduce stress and make you feel more energized. They are beautiful and calming to look at. Gardening and caring for plants has been proven to be beneficial in relieving anxiety and depression. Gardening and its rewards can benefit everyone as well as helping to relieve anxiety and stress it can help keep you more limber as you are active and stretching as you work in the garden, it helps to improve your mood and take your mind off other troubling thoughts, it provides a way to relax and connect with nature we all have a need to have green space and a connection with nature. Your mental and emotional wellbeing get a boost from a walk through a garden. Gardening makes you feel happy. Getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels. There is a natural anti-depressant in the soil Mycobacterium Vaccaae that triggers the release of serotonin in our brain according to research. Serotonin is a happy chemical a natural anti-depressant and strengthens the immune system. Research has shown that gardeners generally have greater life satisfaction and enhanced self-esteem and fewer feelings of depression and fatigue than non-gardeners. Physical and Emotional Benefits of Plants and Gardening: 1. Boost air quality with indoor plants that help clean the air 2. Promotes exercise working in the garden 3. Healthy Eating growing your own veggies 4. Decreases risk of illness 5. Improves mood 6. Relieves stress and anxiety 7. Promotes longer attention span 8. Boost self-esteem Best Indoor Plants to keep in home or office to relieve stress: 1. Basil 2. Jasmine 3. Aloe Vera 4. Snake plant 5. Lavendar 6. Chamomile 7. Areca Palm 8. Peppermint 9. English Ivy 10. Chrysanthemum

To celebrate our new compostable Cucumber wrap, we will plant up to 25,000 trees for every share of this post in October. 1 share = 1 tree planted Planting a... seed means laying the groundwork for something to grow over time. Whether that seed is planted in the ground to grow a tree, or in a greenhouse to grow a Cucumber, or in our hearts to grow our respect for the earth, seeds matter. Learn more about our new home compostable Cucumber wrap: https://www.naturefresh.ca/compostable-wrap/

How many of you make your own holiday planters each year? If you have any pics of some of your favorites, we'd love to see them!

#BirthdayFlowers Happy 90th birthday, Maria!

If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud. Created by the talented Master Florist @lavkaflow...ers_ny from NYC, USA #masterflorist #instaflowers #flowerlover #florist #цветы #floralart #flowers #calla #flowerdisplay #floraldesign #bouquet #creativelife #букеты #fiorista #floralpieces #fleuriste #floraldesigner #mothernature #floralartistry #simplycalla #bestofthebest #floristmeister #flowershop #springflowers #bouquet #designer #flowers

I'm excited to give my Raised Bed talk (followed by a Q&A) over Zoom next Thursday via Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Signup information and details can be found at this link. https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org//event-registratio

While preparing Christmas cards, perhaps you have an extra or two that you can send to any Canadian Forces Member. ONLY CARDS PLEASE, it’s for safety. ~Kelly