Mother's Day Garden
I recall a time in my life, during my childhood, when my mother would allow me to order flowers, vegetables and fruit from a magazine catalogue. She would allow me to pick out any flowers, fruit or vegetables that I loved the most. Once they arrived, days prior my dad would mow the lawn and purchase extra soil. Me and my mom would prepare to plant the flowers, vegetables or fruit. She would wear her gardening hat and I would plop myself onto the grass with my two ponytails. I didn’t mind the early morning sun and she didn’t say much, but always directed me on what to do, so that the flowers and plants survived and blossomed. It was our thing to do and it’s something that stuck with me throughout my childhood, teenage years and adulthood. It was relaxing, a time to chit-chat about nothing and ask random questions.
Now as an adult, with my own family and children, we do the same but I include my husband. Because all too often, we forget about ourselves day after day. We keep going all day long until we collapse in our bed, after our children are finally asleep. Then, we stare at our phones or the T.V. thinking about all the things we have to do the next day.
Well, I know what your thinking. When on earth am I going to find time for gardening?
Let me give you four reasons why you may enjoy this:
1. You’ll learn something new
2. You’ll grow your own food (organic)
3. You’ll get some vitamin D while working on your garden
4. A stress reliever for you and your family
Gardening is a wonderful self-care practice, that can be turned into a simple hobby or even a family self-care routine. It can be therapeutic and can help facilitate healing, rehabilitation.
We currently have a small garden, which consist of mint leaves, grape tomatoes, parsley, red bell peppers, green peppers, cilantro, onions, scallions, cucumbers, squash and romaine lettuce. So far, they’re growing beautifully. Start your garden today.
With Love, Self Care Is Healthy.