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Home and Garden Regulations

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Home and Garden Regulations

Home and garden rules are political. They control property use, gardening, and landscaping. Some homeowners feel these rules limit their rights.

By Rachel Branson · 2 Oct 2024

Why Gardening Makes Us Feel Better

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Why Gardening Makes Us Feel Better

From the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature to the satisfaction of nurturing plants, gardening is more than just a hobby

By Rachel Branson · 25 Jun 2024

Get in the garden for pure relaxation

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Get in the garden for pure relaxation

Now the summer months are upon us, many of us will be looking forward to spending time in our (hopefully!) sunny garden. And there is now even more of a…

By Rachel Branson · 6 Aug 2019

Gardening for mindfulness

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Gardening for mindfulness

Gardening, like mindfulness, is a way of finding a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, a simpler existence

By Rachel Branson · 7 May 2017

How to practice mindfulness in your garden

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How to practice mindfulness in your garden

According to Live Strong , getting out in the fresh air can increase your energy levels, improve the quality of your sleep, and help to reduce stress and…

By Rachel Branson · 22 Mar 2017

Gardening without backache

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Gardening without backache

The first warm rays of sunshine and gradually increasing temperatures mark the start of the season for hobby gardeners. Weeding the flower beds, trimming…

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2016

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