Let The Nature-Nurture You ~ Mantra of PlantsandBeyond.com
Daily healing therapy reminder: Have you hugged a Tree today?
~ via ~ natureandforesttherapy.org
Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. The practice follows the general principle that it is beneficial to spend time bathing in the atmosphere of the forest. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing.” Although we are inspired by the Japanese practice, our use of the terms Forest Therapy and Shinrin-Yoku do not mean a specifically Japanese practice. We mean spending time in nature in a way that invites healing interactions. There is a long tradition of this in cultures throughout the world. It’s not just about healing people; it includes healing for the forest (or river, or desert, or whatever environment you are in).
~ natureandforesttherapy.org
Mother’s Day Invitation (5/12/2019) - ~ Invitation to converse with Mother Earth on Mother’s Day. No wonder we call Nature or Earth the “mother” when we consider how much she cares for us and nurtures us, and makes our very lives possible. Like our own mothers, Nature wishes we will do the right thing like she showed us. Today, why not have… Continue reading Mother’s Day Invitation
Lawn Care 101: Everything You Need To Know (5/9/2019) - ~ The luscious green lawn is a welcome addition to any home. It really adds on to the exterior, house value and brings your entire garden into a new light. In fact, one of the keys to creating a magnificent garden is ensuring you get your lawn is in check first, then building and adding other… Continue reading Lawn Care 101: Everything You Need To Know
Sometimes The Shoreline Is Your Outfit. (5/6/2019) - Originally posted on Purple Prose Moments: I’m a beach dweller. I spend as much time as I can on America’s shorelines. I love a warm quiet evening sitting lakeside in Branson, Missouri and for several years I had the pleasure of living just blocks from the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan in Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.…
Garden Trees: Commonly Asked Questions – Answered! (5/2/2019) - ~ Trees are the lungs of the Earth. They absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide that circulates and purifies the atmosphere. There are countless reasons to ensure that your garden design includes trees. Some are ranging from the fact that our tall tree friends offer excellent protection from sun rays, host shelter for wildlife, provide oxygen… Continue reading Garden Trees: Commonly Asked Questions – Answered!
Happy Earth Day To all of Us. (4/22/2019) - ~ Every single day, I am grateful to Earth, Nature, and Trees. Found this cute, funny and perfect on this special Earth day. Luda@PlantsandBeyond.com🌿 The images here do not belong to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com ©PlantsandBeyond.com 🌱
How To Prepare A Garden Soil Bed (4/20/2019) - ~ Get to work, guys. Your garden is waiting. Here is your ample opportunity to get out outside, roll up your sleeves and start working. And what is work, really if that is your passion anyway? Most likely last season’s growth needs cutting away, the lawn asks for fertilizer, and the planter boxes you have… Continue reading How To Prepare A Garden Soil Bed
Time To Restore (4/15/2019) - ~What is it you ask for when you look up into the sky? Or do you just give thanks and gratitude for another day that universe provided for you? Get outside, dear friends. Absorb Nature’s bounty and rebalance your spirits. Vitamin G is waiting for you. Ground yourself and release all the unwanted energy. Every… Continue reading Time To Restore
Florida Sunshine Wishes (4/5/2019) - Much love and peace to all of you. Make it a very sunny day, my dear friends Luda@PlantsandBeyond.com🌿 The image here belongs to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com, ©PlantsandBeyond.com 🌱 
Spring Tulips (3/29/2019) - ~ Cheers to Nature, sunshine, air, water and colorful blooms in the backyard. On the gloomy rainy morning, this post by Yard and Pond cheered my senses up and elevated my spirits. Sharing with my friends to pass on happiness and sunshine. Tulips are one of the first big blasts of colors in the early… Continue reading Spring Tulips
Time For Spring And Nature Renewal (3/20/2019) - ~ The first day of spring is here, and for many unhappy winter dwellers, it’s finally time to embrace the wakeup call of mother nature! Indeed, more and more individuals struggle with seasonal affective disorder during the winter months as a result of decreased exposure to direct sunlight. Consequently, now that the days are getting… Continue reading Time For Spring And Nature Renewal