In this day and age, it is essential to take some steps to reduce stress and organic gardening can help with this. A garden can be a wonderful hobby as well as an opportunity to relax and unwind. It does take work to begin organic gardening, but that labor pays off greatly over time. Here are some ideas for ways to have a divinely peaceful garden.
Breakfast Nook
A breakfast nook that is located in a sunny area of the garden is a wonderful addition to any organic gardening plot. Having a peaceful breakfast in a lovely breakfast nook makes it easy to start the day on a good note. It is a positive habit to begin to breakfast outdoors and soak in the sun and different sights as well as breathing the fresh air. This can be done once a week or every day.
Meditation Area
For those who have a regular practice of meditation, it can be a nice change of pace to begin to practice in the meditation area of an organic gardening plot. Perhaps a meaningful shrine can be placed here. It is nice for the meditation area to be a more shady area of the garden. Anywhere the ground is soft is conducive to having a meditation area.
Yoga/ Tai Chi Area
Organic gardening plots are ideal spots for Yoga and Tai Chi areas. It is beneficial to absorb the energy of nature while working with the body’s energetic system. It becomes easier to direct the flow of life force energy while surrounded with plants and shrubs. This could be either in a sunny or shaded area depending upon how long the Yoga or Tai Chi practice lasts daily.
Soothing Plants
Many have found that growing soothing plants in the garden is quite worthwhile. For instance, lavender is a very pretty and soothing plant with a charming fragrance. Some also like to cultivate chamomile for boiling and making tea.
These are some of the many ways a gardener can establish a divinely peaceful garden. Put a breakfast nook in the heart of the garden. Clear out space for a meditation area as well and make this part of daily practice. In order to get more activity and exercise, create a Yoga or Tai Chi area in the garden as well. Make lavender and other soothing plants part of the overall organic gardening effort. These ideas and others will cause the garden to be a place of peaceful respite.
Source:
DiSabato- Aust, T. (2008) 50 High Impact Low Care Garden Plants. Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.