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Easy-to-Grow Plants for Your Ecotherapy Garden

Discover the tranquil joy of ecotherapy gardening and create your own serene sanctuary. With simple and practical tips, this beginner's guide will help you cultivate an ecotherapy garden filled with easy-to-grow plants. Whether you have a spacious garden or a cozy urban space, you can immerse yourself in the restorative wonders of nature. Find solace and peace as you embark on this calming journey within your own harmonious oasis

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Moon Gardening: How to Plant and Tend Your Garden by Lunar Phases

There is something undeniably magical and romantic about gardening by the light of the moon. Imagine stepping outside on a warm summer night, feeling the cool breeze on your skin and the gentle glow of the moon above. It's a serene and peaceful experience that connects us to nature and the cycles of the earth. Moon gardening taps into this energy, encouraging us to plant and tend our gardens in harmony with the lunar phases. From night-blooming flowers to silver-leaved shrubs, there are countless plants that align with the moon's cycles and can enhance the enchantment of your garden. In this post, we'll explore the magic of moon gardening and provide tips for planting and tending your garden in harmony with the moon.

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Mood Boosting Planting - Tips on Gardening with Depression & Low Energy

Gardening can be a lovely form of self-care, but it can also be daunting if you struggle with depression or low energy. To help get you started here are a few tips to help make gardening more accessible and enjoyable. From starting small with a container garden to choosing low-maintenance plants, there are ways to make gardening work for you. And by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, gardening can become a form of therapy that not only benefits your mood, but also provides a home for pollinators and other wildlife.

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