Botanical Art: Health and Wellness from Gardening

Health, Wellness, Mental and Physical Well-Being is about:
– Using gardening as a form of therapy and stress relief.
– Promoting the physical benefits of gardening activities.
– Designing gardens that provide a tranquil and restorative environment.

  • A sketch of a Red Amaryllis flower

    Botanical Art

    Botanical art is a fascinating subject, especially for those who enjoy gardening and studying plants. I began drawing botanical specimens with coloured pencils only…

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  • A large bed of mixed grasses in a yard

    Sense of Sound in the Garden

    Sound is the sense that is least obviously linked to the garden. Perhaps because it has less of the immediacy of the other senses…

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  • How (And Why) You Can Grow Hemp At Home

    Hemp, often overshadowed by its controversial cousin, marijuana, is a plant of many talents. Its fibers are transformed into textiles, paper, ropes, and innovative…

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    Lavender

    Lavender, known for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery foliage, is a popular plant for gardens and landscapes. It’s relatively easy to care for…

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    Plants which are Toxic and Poisonous to Humans

    Many plants can cause dermatitis through contact, poisoning through ingestion, or allergic reactions through either route. People’s susceptibility varies greatly, but many plants are…

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  • Prosthechea trulla Orchid with its white petals with purple stripes

    Choosing Flowers to Match One’s Personality: Tulips vs. Orchids

    Choosing a flower to suit one’s personality is a fun way to add meaning and beauty to an event or home decor. In this…

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    Which are the Highest-Selling Cannabis States in US

    The cannabis industry has been experiencing rapid growth in the United States and around the world. The legal cannabis market is expected to hit…

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  • A photo of the oldest medicinal plant book from 1552

    The oldest herbal book in the Americas

    CRUZ – BADIANO MEXICAN CODEX The Libellus de medicinalibus indorum herbis, better known as the Cruz-Badiano Codex (of Mexican medicinal plants) is the oldest…

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  • pink and green petaled flower of a cannabis plant

    Deal With Heat Stress in Weed Plants

    Are you wondering why your marijuana plants are turning brown? Heat stress in weed can cause discoloration and other adverse effects.  How do you…

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  • Aloe Vera plants in the ground

    Aloe Vera Gel

    Aloe Vera, a popular cactus-like succulent, is one of the most useful medicinal plants and is very easy to grow.

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  • Aloe vera in nature with orange red flowers

    Do Aloe Plants Flower?

    Over 500 species of succulent flowering plants belong to the genus Aloe. Houses, apartments, businesses, and other interior locations frequently have aloe plants. The…

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  • Green Cactus in Blue and White Pot

    On the Importance of Gardening Exercises

    I would encourage you to start preparing yourself physically right now for the gardening season, to consider the importance of gardening exercises. Greetings fellow…

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  • An english Ivy on fences in a calming scene

    6 Plants to Grow For Sleep, Anxiety, Calmness

    It’s natural to have, at times, some anxiety, have trouble sleeping or the need for calmness. Why not have some plants in your environment…

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    7 Calming Teas and Herbs For Anxiety

    There are several herbs and remedial plants noted for their ability to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep, all while promoting a healthy lifestyle.…

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  • A central path between gardens with a wheelbarrow

    Intelligent Styling Ideas For Your Garden

    A lot of people put all of their focus into redecorating and renovating the inside of their homes, forgetting how important it is to…

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  • Two women, a senior with potentially a daughter, pruning a plant in a beautiful backyard setting

    7 Gardening Projects that are Perfect for Seniors

    Whether you’re doing it indoors or outside, gardening is a pastime that offers lots of benefits to seniors.  Not only can fun gardening projects…

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  • A close up of plant of a particular cannabis strain

    8 Cannabis Strains with a Strong and Uplifting Effect

    Cannabis has grown exponentially throughout the world, with cultivators continually searching for the most effective variants to meet the consumer’s “mind-blowing” and elevating desires.…

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    5 Ways Gardening Can Help Mental Health

    Gardeners intuitively know that gardening provides numerous mental health benefits such as reducing stress, bringing people close to nature, and offers quiet and alone…

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    Selected Gardening Facts for your Enjoyment

    Learning selected gardening facts can be as much fun as gardening itself. Share them with friends or intrigue your neighbour one day as you…

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  • What the Nose Knows – Understanding Aroma

    Humans have been attracted to aromatic plants since the beginning of time. We use them for flavouring food, for scenting our homes and bodies,…

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  • Giving and Getting: Why we Volunteer

    Gardeners are specialists in growing things that enrich the soul and the body too.

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  • Benefits of Getting Outdoors

    If you’re curious about the health benefits you can reap from being outside, read on! Below, we cover 13 reasons to soak up everything…

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  • A decorative space with two young houseplants in white containers

    Popular Houseplants for a Healthy Home

    Do you want to use plastic plants in your home, or popular houseplants? Real plants contribute to a healthy home. Plastic plants are easier…

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  • Introduction To The Many Benefits of Gardening

    There are many benefits to gardening. You become in tune with nature. Teaching responsibility through the care of plants. And, there are many health…

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