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Did you stop to smell the flowers?

“ Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.”Ralph Waldo Emerson You are working too hard sweetheart! Stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you.  When I first moved to the US, I was blown away by the presence of flowers on the roadside, freeways, homes, and gardens. Roses, groundcovers,… Continue reading Did you stop to smell the flowers?

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Important Parenting Lesson: A Gardener’s View

Beautiful white roses During the pandemic, I planted a whole row of iceberg roses near the garden border. I dreamt of a cluster of white roses swaying in the wind. Reality is generally different from our imaginations. Last year, due to drought, the roses didn’t grow or flower much. I was disappointed and blamed myself… Continue reading Important Parenting Lesson: A Gardener’s View

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How flowers improve mental health

I am a huge fan of flowers! I notice them everywhere I go, walking, shopping, parking lots, waiting rooms, doctor's offices, homes, schools, offices, you name it ! Roses, geraniums, lilies, jasmine, lantana, marigolds and so many more. There are pink, yellow, blue, orange , white, pastels, red, purple and combination of various colored flowers… Continue reading How flowers improve mental health

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Why do I love gardening?

The sight of flowers brings me immense joy. I think its the combination of the colors, smell, shape and beauty of collective flowers that makes me forget about the world around me . Instead I feel like creating the same look in my garden. And lo and behold , I am gardening! Salvia & Milkweed… Continue reading Why do I love gardening?