Gardening for the Mind, Body and Soul.
With our increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles, more and more of us are discovering the joys of gardening as a means of getting in touch with the natural world. As an antidote to the hectic pace of modern living, there is no better way to wind down - gardening soothes the mind, gently exercises the body and provides an outlet for all our creative impulses.
In 'The Healing Garden', Gay Search delves deeper into why gardening is so beneficial for our well-being and, more importantly, shows how to transform our own gardens into more soothing and balanced places of escape. With practical advice on many topics, including growing your own healing herbs, the best plants and flowers for scent and colour harmony, how to create a space for contemplation and ideas for low-allergen gardening, this book demonstrates the way to a healthier, happier life with your garden.
Full of fascinating information on the history behind many of these ideas as well as looking at the latest research, 'The Healing Garden' is the perfect book for committed gardeners and anyone looking for a new source of inspiration in their life.