Category: garden therapy
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Beauty surrounds us: Secret Gardens are everywhere
Many people ask me why I garden and why the outdoors calls to me. The answer is realt very simple. There is a beauty that appears with each sunrise and sunset. Even in the rain, which we have had too much of lately, there is a peace and the promise of drier weather and hope for…
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Monet’s Gardens: Gardening and Art go Hand in Hand
Monet painted landscapes and garden scenes that are still some of the most appreciated art sold and collected. Many do not realize the time he spent studying light and color and then setting up his garden to get the look he wanted. The pieces he created were a study on gardening. He studied flowers, textures,…
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Celebrate Earth Day 2008 – Natural Beauty
Earth day will be April 22nd. As the world increases in population it’s important to take care of our planet and its natural wonders. Think about celebrating Earth Day. Plant a plant or tree or even pick up the roadside. Our actions today affect tomorrow’s world. Here’s a video that celebrates natures beauty set to…
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Beautiful Flowers of The World – Flowering gardens
Spring is just arriving in my Zone 5. I am waiting for the tulips and other bulb flowers to blossom. Until them I enjoy my indoor plants and work in the greenhouse. I found this video today and the cheery music and beautiful flowers remined me of the gardens to come and I wanted to…