Gardening a way to inner peace
Gardening is one of the best ways to gain inner peace and to resolve internal conflict. The majority of people are getting involved in this activity not only to save the environment but also to stay fit and healthy. It emphasizes on more plantations at home as well as in the society wherein we stay. It involves physical as well as a mental activity along with time management. Today we have two types of gardening, outside and a kitchen garden. Outside gardens are developed in one’s balcony, terrace, courtyard or locality. Kitchen gardening is one of the growing methods where people grow herbs which are used in daily cuisines.
The relationship between gardening and peace is inter-related. There are people who enjoy this activity as a hobby and there are some who start this activity in order to engage themselves so that they can forget some past worries or the coming worries. You tend to find solutions to your problems and realize what should have been avoided or what can be done to avoid such problems. To see a seed being grown into a sapling and then to a herb or a plant is one of the best feelings in the world. The sight leads to inner peace.
If you want to make a garden, first you need to ensure a perfect area where you want to proceed with the plantations. The type of garden also needs to be decided whether you want to grow some big trees, flowers or herbs. You need to decide whether you want to plant directly into the ground or through using pots. Once it is decided you need to start the process of plantation.
Yes, gardening is a process, first, the pot or the area has to be filled in with soil and some manure. Soil is one of the important parts. Soil with pebbles, glasses, plastics or sand cannot be used as it will not help in the growth of the plant. Manures are to be added to increase its fertility and to save the plant from decomposition. When you are finished with the process of preparing the plantation, the seed needs to be planted. Watering the plant is also an essential part of this process. If you are going on vacation, ask your neighbors to water the plants otherwise they may die.
People are looking for innovative ideas for building a garden with the help of an urban planning assignment. Unused bins, containers, bottles, etc. are being used to sow plants. People are coming up with some creative ideas to build gardens like a hanging garden where pots are hung with straps. There are a number of tricks and ways you can find on the internet to make use of waste materials.
When any of your plants decompose, you feel low and you start respecting and valuing nature along with other living things. There are people who vent out their inner feeling before the plants as they do not reciprocate like others. Some like chopping out the plants in order to release the anger within them. This process not only helps in calming the person but it also helps in nurturing the plants. When you chop a plant it leads to new leaves and branches which help in the growth of the plant.
Gardening helps you to maintain good health by providing some physical benefits. It helps you in burning your calories and is a great stress buster and controls anxiety. It gives you fresh air and a beautiful smell which helps while exercising. Doctors recommend walking on green grass which has some dew. You need to walk barefooted and it helps in rejuvenation especially the eyes. It is a good source of meditation and helps in being patient. They help in finding one-self and improve mood swings. It inculcates the feeling of care.
Gardening brings in a variety of birds and other creatures. You can put water and some food in order to feed such living things. Watching and hearing them makes you happy and you tend to understand their activities. You can sow any fruit or vegetable plant that you like and plucking them is another level of enjoyment and they test different from the ones that you buy from the market as they are pesticide-free.
Planting in the remembrance of our ancestors or loved ones has been an old practice. Governments of many countries have been creating and maintaining gardens to commemorate the death of social leaders naming it as a memorial garden. These places have become a regular spot for tourist visits.
The degradation of the environment is leading a person to sow plants that purify the air. Such plants are kept inside the house. There are a number of succulents as well which look very beautiful. These days they are unique and easy gifting options and they help in building relationships because their care reminds of the person who has gifted it. Scarcity of food and to meet higher demands, vegetation is the best option. You can grow your own vegetables and fruits without depending upon the market and the fluctuating prices.
You try to save some time from your schedule taking care of the plant. Every morning you check its growth while watering. When you see a healthy plant you tend to plant more. The act helps you to forget the pain along with saving the environment. A group of people may unwelcome you but a garden cannot. The activity may look tedious for a beginner but it is a simple activity once you are clear what to plant. Gardening should not be forced, it should come from within.
The time has arrived to start focusing on the environment and everybody is required to participate in it. More houses are being built compromising nature as well as its habitats. Home gardening and community gardening will help in restoring back nature as well as the habitat so that the coming generations can have a healthy and peaceful life.