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Herb of the month: Borage

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Dawnn Rabinovich Meiers, Psy.D.

Botanical name: Borago officinalis An easy, fast-growing annual herb distinguished by its fuzzy, prickly leaves and bright blue flowers; also known as starflower. Fun fact that I just learned from the NW Horticultural Society: the nectaries in borage flowers are replenished every two minutes,… Continue Reading “Herb of the month: Borage”

Category: herb of the month, therapeutic horticultureTags: behavioral health, biophilia, borage, container gardens, coping skills, edible gardens, food, food art, garden therapy, gardening, growing food, health, herb gardens, horticultural therapy, mental health, mindful eating, mindfulness, nature inspiration, savoring, seattle washington, seed starting, stress management, therapeutic horticulture, trauma recovery, urban farms

Life is like a bucket of worms

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Dawnn Rabinovich Meiers, Psy.D.

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A statement perhaps more apt during this past year (depending upon your experience of 2020, your perspective on our creepy-crawly garden friends, and/or whether you’re taken up gardening during the pandemic). Worms are essential players in our soil’s ecosystem, improving aeration and breaking down… Continue Reading “Life is like a bucket of worms”

Category: Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticultureTags: composting, container gardens, creativity, edible gardens, health, healthy soil, mindfulness, pacific northwest, soil health, soil science, therapeutic horticulture, urban gardens, vermicomposting, wellness, winter garden, worm bin