Sunday Greetings, Friend!
As an investor, watching the financial news is part of my job. Oftentimes, the news desk jockeys focus on the near term as if peering at the world through a narrow lancet window. Everything is so now, so imminent, so threatening. Yet, an occasional pundit will throw in a perky comment on the “long-term prospects”, a vaccine, or a miracle cure.
When I look through my office window to the outside, I see a pair of Carolina wrens, Oblivious to any human strife or economic dramas, they’re diligently building their nest. They’ve selected a perfect location–inside the rungs of a stepladder hanging on our shed. We’re glad to let them have the space for a while. Our kind neighbor can always lend us their ladder if need be.
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Outside for a walk, the daffodils are full out, and the food garden offers all kinds of leafy greens, carrots, and broccoli. What an abundance of life and beauty! Brings to mind the verse “Consider the lilies in the field . . .” |
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Life goes on. So will we.
Yesterday, we hung this year’s first hummingbird feeder. It’s a bit early, but who knows with such a mild winter melded right into spring? As you may know, we love the hummers and have devoted articles and videos that showcase their talents and benefits.
We’ve also written articles and received many comments about the notion of “Garden Therapy” (GT). We know you gardeners know what GT can do to lift the spirits. Basically, our aim is to remind our fellow growers of all your little Eden has to offer.
Here are some solid benefits for being outside whether you’re gardening or not:
Fresh air is a disinfectant.
UV radiation via sunlight kills bacteria and inactivates viruses.
As for our gardening community’s well being, have a look at our expanded article on the topic of Garden Therapy.
We are indeed amidst a crisis of global proportions. May we offer this snippet of advice?
1. Limit your intake of news media
2. Watch a funny movie or video
3. Help a neighbor
4. Support your favorite local business
5. Send a gift in the mail to cheer a friend or loved one
6. Do something you’ve been putting off
7. Practice random acts of kindness
9. Practice gratitude
10. Get outside into the sun and fresh air
11. Perfect time for spring cleaning and clearing out old things
12. Create something: art, crafts, writing
13. Repot and propagate plants
14. Conserve. Often, we can get by with half the amount of things, from paper towels, to toilet paper; shampoo and toothpaste.
And, of course, spend time outdoors in the garden
Here are the week’s articles:
Best Immune Boosting Herbs for Cold and Flu
What do Toads Eat?
Elderberry - Sambucus Canadensis
Epsom Salts for Plants
How to Make Black Garlic
Heading to the garden... hoping all is well with you.
Coleman & LeAura GardensAll.com |
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