“I like gardening – it’s a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself.” ~ Alice Sebold Studies suggest the benefits of gardening are numerous, both mentally
Month: May 2020

Vegetable, Fruits, Herbs: B’luru Woman Shares How She Grows 80+ Plants at HomeVegetable, Fruits, Herbs: B’luru Woman Shares How She Grows 80+ Plants at Home
With The Positive Collective, The Better India’s COVID-19 coverage is available to regional language publications for free. Write to editorial@thebetterindia.com for more details. “I truly believe that gardening is a metaphor
Gardening For Health: Using Medicinal Plants For HealingGardening For Health: Using Medicinal Plants For Healing
It is an undisputed fact among those of us dirt lovers that something about gardening buoys the soul and reduces stress. Maybe it is the feeling of the sun on

Author Interview: Christine ChitnisAuthor Interview: Christine Chitnis
I first met Christine Chitnis when she reached out and offered to tell Floret’s story for a piece in Country Living magazine. We immediately hit it off and stayed in

Google is piloting a simpler Nest Hub Max interface at retirement homesGoogle is piloting a simpler Nest Hub Max interface at retirement homes
Last week, Mount Sinai showcased how it’s started using Nest devices to monitor patients remotely. Today, Google’s showing off how the Nest Hub Max is helping retirement home residents feel

17 People Share Their Best Practical Money Saving Advice17 People Share Their Best Practical Money Saving Advice
Who’s not always looking for ways to improve their financial status? While we might not all share the same goals, I think we can all agree that saving money —

Food Distribution May Change Considerably After PandemicFood Distribution May Change Considerably After Pandemic
Many of the headlines and predictions in the past few weeks have been dire. The fear and panic they spread can be paralyzing, making it difficult to adapt and develop

I Photographed These 20 Adorable Dogs And They’re Checking Up On How You’re DoingI Photographed These 20 Adorable Dogs And They’re Checking Up On How You’re Doing
Dogs provide comfort, affection, and support. Dogs are essential. They find pleasure in the most mundane things. They are members of the family, the kind I love to have around.

Plant Succulents in Recycled Glass JarsPlant Succulents in Recycled Glass Jars
Tools You’ll Need: Small gardening trowel; Stainless steel brush scrubber; Sandpaper; Dish soap or Orange Goop hand cleanser; Bucket. Materials You’ll Need: Six clean Oui yogurt jars; Six succulents; Potting
Chelsea flower show opens online amid lockdown gardening boomChelsea flower show opens online amid lockdown gardening boom
Event comes as experts say green spaces are important for health and mental wellbeing As an online version of the Chelsea flower show kicks off, horticultural experts are highlighting the