Gardening for the Soul
September 20, 2021
Gardening with IntentAll plants, flowers, herbs have their own meanings. To heal yourself spiritually and mentally, garden with intent; plant the things that bring you joy, that centre you, uplift or give courage.
“I, Borage, bring always courage” Originally ...
Waiting
November 17, 2021
Waiting (in the garden)Waiting. Something we are all used to doing. It’s natural, not always easy. While we were embryo’s, waiting to be brought into this world, our mothers were waiting to bring us here. Our fathers were waiting. We waited to start school, to move up a ...
Colouring in your garden
October 26, 2021
Colour in your garden
Colour in your life
Colour. For some, colour is anathema. They would rather wear black, appear sophisticated, think they show power and strength. Yes, those attributes may be part of black. So is depression. Big time. One cannot hide in black. One can bring one’s self down...
Finding strength in trees
October 18, 2021
Find strength in trees
Trees. Those big things that grow in our parks, gardens, farms; by our river banks and by our waterways. Big or small, these trees have their own purpose in our lives, their own ecological niche in the world.
Trees live to a very old age, if we let the...
Scent in the Night
October 12, 2021
Scent in the Night
Gardens can be joyous places. Walking in your garden in the evening, or under a moonlit sky, can be a profound experience. Of course, some plants and flowers display better under moonlight than others. These plants are worth meditating on when you are seeking hope in the dar...
Take it slowly
October 5, 2021
Focus on slow living
We need to learn to focus, sometimes. Especially when we need to reframe our dreams and reshape our world.
In your garden, Lemon Balm will be one of your best friends when you need uplifting and to bring a joyful focus to bear on whatever is causing you ...
Finding Love in Your Garden
September 27, 2021
Finding Love
Finding Love in the Garden
If you want more love in your life, find it first in your garden. Plant and look after the various flowers, shrubs, herbs and even trees; they all represent love.
Roses are the absolute classic flower for messages of love. The colours are said to h...