If you’re already looking ahead to spring flowers, then you’re probably also well aware that right now is the ideal time for planting bulbs.
02.11.2023 - 08:15 / gardeningknowhow.com / Amy Grant
Archaeological evidence points to the use of wound-healing plants and herbs dating back to 8,000 years ago in China, although the practice of healing with plants likely occurred much earlier. Many modern medicines are derived from these millenia old plants for healing. Today, many people use healing plants and herbs solely or combined with pharmaceutical drugs to heal both the body and mind. The following contains information on a variety of healing plants for home use and how to grow them.
Note: Do not replace any medications without first speaking to your doctor.
Research indicates that time spent outdoors has a marked effect on our health. It has psychological, emotional and spiritual as well as physical benefits. Certain plants have also been found to have curative properties.
A type of garden that fosters healing and the accompanying overall sense of well-being is called a healing garden, and you can create one in your own backyard. First though, you need to decide what plants to include. No need to include every healing plant on the planet — start with a few common healing plants and add to your collection over time.
Being around plants is therapeutic in general, but there are many plants, often herbs, that may have the power to heal ailments of the mind.
Modern life is fast paced and filled with uncertainty. Some people need help winding down or quelling their anxiety, while others have severe mental illness that requires professional help and often pharmaceuticals.
Of course the best healing plants for your particular home garden will depend on what you find beneficial. The following is a compilation of eight plants useful to the majority of growers.
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If you’re already looking ahead to spring flowers, then you’re probably also well aware that right now is the ideal time for planting bulbs.
Not all plants sleep through the winter months. Cool season annuals thrive when the temperature drops. Annuals are inexpensive, providing an easy way to add months of color to the garden. As summer blooms fade, give your garden a face lift with these cool season annuals for winter gardens.
After a long winter nothing brings more joy than seeing the first signs of spring. With a little planning and patience, you can amplify and enhance this feeling of delight by incorporating masses of minor bulbs into a lawn or garden bed. Here are a few of the tiny, lesser-known treasures that can be used to flood almost any garden with color before the trees leaf out in spring:
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My name is Darlene O’Neil. I live in a small village in Moravia, New York. I had volunteered and donated my time with the VFW Auxiliary for years. This kept me busy year-round, and I would squeeze time in for everything else. I finally decided I needed to step away and spend more time with family, friends, and my home, but first I needed to focus on me. I’d forgotten how important it was to do that. How do I heal?
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