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Gardening for the Soul:
why your garden is healing...

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"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." - Alfred Austin

...Healing gardens are good for your soul and morale. They can improve your mood and help with depression, and they have even been proven to increase our physical wellbeing.

...Gardening offers therapeutic benefits by providing a calming connection to nature, which reduces stress and anxiety.

...The physical activity involved improves overall health, promoting better cardiovascular function and increased strength.

...And last but not least, the act of nurturing plants fosters a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which can alleviate symptoms of depression. Spending time outdoors and in sunlight also boosts mood by increasing serotonin levels.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." - Vincent van Gogh

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What fruit is more sour and has more vitamin C than a lemon

Costa Rican Guava, Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)

๐Ÿ‹ What fruit is more sour and has more vitamin C than a lemon
  • ๐ŸธCosta Rican Guava, Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) is native to Central America and known for its intensely sour taste, which makes it perfect for flavorful juices and beverages rather than eating fresh.
  • ๐ŸธCas Guava fruit is used in traditional Costa Rican drink "Agua de Cas," a refreshing blend of cas juice, water, and sugar.
  • ๐ŸธCas Guava fruit is packed with vitamin C: about four times more vitamin C than a lemon, making it an excellent immune booster. It's also rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
  • ๐ŸธCas guava tree is pretty hardy, thriving in poor soils and resisting pests and diseases.


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What is the best flowering bush that everyone loves?

Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff

๐Ÿ’‘ What is the best flowering bush that everyone loves?

Calliandras
, commonly known as powderpuffs, are vibrant and delightful additions to any garden. Their distinctive, fluffy flower heads and ease of care make them a favorite among gardeners. Calliandras are an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden with minimal effort while enjoying the beauty and benefits they bring.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Striking Blooms: Calliandra's unique, powderpuff-like flowers come in shades of red, pink, and white, adding a splash of color.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Attracts Wildlife: These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Low Maintenance: Calliandras are tough plants that require minimal care. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, ideal for water-wise gardening.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Year-Round blooms: Many varieties bloom multiple times a year.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Planting Options: Suitable for hedges, borders, or container planting, offering flexibility in garden design.
  • ๐Ÿ’– Pest Resistant: Generally resistant to common pests and diseases.


๐ŸŽฅ Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff
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How to make a jam with Surinam Cherry

How to make a jam with Surinam Cherry
๐Ÿ’ How to make a jam with Surinam Cherry

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), often used as a hedge in Southern landscapes, also has a tasty fruit with a unique flavore. The black-fruit variety Lolita is especially valuable - the fruit is large, dark red to almost black, very juicy and sweet. It fruits profusely and there will be enough fruit for preserves too!

๐ŸŽ€ Surinam Cherry Jam

  • โœ”๏ธ 4 cups seeded Surinam Cherries
  • โœ”๏ธ 2 cups sugar
  • โœ”๏ธ 1 cup water


๐ŸทCombine the sugar and water, bring to boil and add cherries. Cook slowly for 20 to 25 min until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

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When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom

Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca

๐ŸŒš When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Tacca Lily - has been in bloom all summer, on an off.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Perfect container plant for a greenhouse. Needs filtered light, prefers high humidity.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Comes in different species and colors: Black, White, Green:

Tacca nivea - White Tacca
Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca
Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Tacca

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Bat Head - Devil Flower

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๐ŸŽถ "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." - Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher.

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How old is Southern Magnolia?

Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia

๐Ÿฆ• How old is Southern Magnolia? 95 million years old!
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ #Fun_Facts: Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia, is a unique and ancient flowering plant dating back about 95 million years to the time of the dinosaurs!
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ Its beautiful, large perfumed flowers are "primitive" and evolved before bees existed, relying on beetles for pollination. The tough petals and reproductive parts are a result of adapting to beetle activity.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ Another fascinating feature is its cone-like fruit, which contains striking bright red seeds. These seeds are covered in a fleshy coating that attracts birds and small mammals, aiding in their dispersal, making the magnolia not only stunning but important for the ecosystem.


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What does Clitoria flower look like?

Clitoria ternatea - also called Butterfly Pea

๐Ÿ’ž What does Clitoria flower look like?

๐Ÿ’™ Clitoria ternatea
- also called Butterfly Pea, has distinctive, delicate blooms resembling certain anatomical features... These curious flowers have the shape of clitoris - hence the name of the plant.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Did you try growing Clitoria vine and make tea from its flowers? Share in comments๐Ÿ‘‡

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Flowers with lady's parts
Clitoria and its Tea Infusion


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