Planting or Planning This Year for Healthfulness and Beauty

Introduction

Importance of planting for health and beauty.
Explanation of how choosing the right plants can enhance both aesthetics and well-being.

Benefits of Planting for Health

Mental health benefits of gardening.

- Gardening can reduce stress and anxiety.

- Engaging with nature enhances mood and promotes relaxation.

Physical health advantages are endless with being intentional on our intake of plants, fruits, and veggies.

- Certain plants have medicinal properties contributing to wellness.

**Following after the ANDI scale and working to eat 30 plants a week, choosing a majority of ones with high nutritional value and scoring. Clinical studies have proven this aids in the fight against inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.

Vibrant Flowers for Beauty

Planting flowers to brighten gardens and spaces and promote pollination.

- Sunflowers: Their bright yellow hues and towering height provide a joyful atmosphere.

- Lavender & Rosemary: Not only beautiful but also offers calming scents, natural bug or pest control, and potential health benefits....so many other fabulous choices where this is concerned.

I will be at the Flora, Indiana Garden Show, April 26, 9am - 3pm,
* Will have individual flowers, garden plants, herbs, hanging baskets, and some cool garden crafty stuff.
Come get some plants and check out the fun interactive areas I will have.

Edible Plants for Healthful Eating

- Benefits of fresh produce for a healthy diet...Meet the consume 30 plants per week goal!!

- Empowering individuals to grow their own food for better nutrition is my calling.

Growing dark greens is pretty easy and nutritionally rewarding. Reach out to me if you want suggestions on what and how to plant.

Planning and Maintenance

Essential planning tips before planting.

- Assessing garden space and sunlight exposure.

- Choosing plants that suit the local climate.

Get a watering and pruning schedule.
Organic fertilizers, I love fish emulsion and "Lisa's tea"
Companion planting is essential for a healthy bountiful crop and useful for pest control. Here is a beautiful companion planting guide, created by my Compost specialist, Casey Starr

Conclusion

There are endless benefits of planting for healthfulness and beauty.
I Encourage you to take the first step in creating a personal garden this year.
I will be hosting a spring picking event. We will pick and utilize the freshest and most nutrient rich herbs together. Stay tuned for booking options.
Start planting and enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing your own green space. Let me know if you need any specific plants or schedule a time to come shop the greenhouse.