Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Garden As a Place Of Healing

The healing nature of a garden is actually an ancient concept. The famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built by King Nebuchadnezzar to comfort his homesick wife, Amyitis. From Japanese Zen gardens to medieval monastic gardens to modern therapy gardens, the healing power of nature has long been recognized in the form of gardening. What … Continue reading

Four Season Harvest – Organic Vegetables From Your Home Garden All Year Long

Growing your own vegetables in your backyard has a lot of advantages and is a lot easier than you might think. There are a lot of pros of growing your own – freshness, organic, eco-friendly, money-saving, only to name a few. Four Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables From Your Home Garden All Year Long is a … Continue reading

How To Cut Your Energy Bill By Planting Trees

When you hear about enhancements to your property that can cut energy bills, do you think of installing solar panels or other extensive renovations? Of course, those are legitimate and effective ways to cut your energy bills. But simply planting trees can provide a beautiful means by which to decrease your energy use. Here is … Continue reading