In a season of rich food and drink, consider giving yourself or a loved one the gift of health with a wellness garden.
We know time spent in nature is therapeutic and a wellness garden harmoniously blends beauty with function for maximum healing. Here are some of the ways you can gift yourself or a loved one the beginnings of a wellness sanctuary.
What is a wellness garden? A natural prescription for what ails.
Time in nature makes us happy, reduces stress, improves sleep, enhances immunity, and provides exercise. Dedicating a part of your garden for wellness can provide all these benefits.
How to make a wellness garden
The goal of a wellness garden is to invite you to slow down and reconnect with nature. Think of a place where you can read or sip a cup of coffee before the rush of the day.
Key elements of a wellness garden include comfortable seating and colorful, aromatic plants that attract butterflies. The addition of a water feature or path for strolling or earthing (barefoot walks), increase the benefits. Including a small plot of herbs, like rosemary and mint, or vegetables, like kale and sweet potato, makes both the work of the garden and its harvest therapeutic.
How to give a wellness garden?
To gift yourself or another the gift of wellness, consider these suggestions:
- A potted herb garden or ready-made container garden kit
- Give the gift of gardening with online classes from the Dallas Garden School
- A comfortable hammock, cozy chair or rocker
- The book, The Wellness Garden: Grow, Eat, and Walk Your Way to Better Health
- Have a loved one with no garden? Consider the gift of membership for a year of strolls through the Wildflower Center
