In a fast-paced world, where screens dominate our lives and noise constantly fills the air, finding a sanctuary of peace and tranquility is more essential than ever. One such refuge lies just outside your door – your garden. When combined with the ancient practice of meditation, your garden can become a place of profound connection […]
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As climate change and environmental issues continue to pose significant threats to our planet, it’s essential for us to make sustainable choices in our daily lives. In The Green Thumb Formula we explore deeper about gardening as an option for helping our planet, but fortunately there are many more eco-friendly alternatives available that can help
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Maybe you constantly feel deeply committed to sustainability, conservation, and promoting eco-friendly practices. Also you may feel passionate about addressing environmental issues, organize local initiatives, tree plantings, clean-up events, or workshops to educate and engage others in the same topic. The weekend is coming, so if you feel like setting in your couch with snacks,
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I will never forget Rees’ face, my first client as a gardener, when she saw for the first time her greenhouse giving arugula leaves for lunch. She reached me months before when she was asking for help to revive her garden at home after spending a long time away, and it was my first successful
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Today, as every morning, I went out for a run to let my mind and body feel the magic of outdoor activity and let my deepest thoughts float with every step I made. While I was jogging across the Orito Park, I was looking at all the green trees embellishing the landscape and the flowers
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It was the beginning of the year, and winter in Guanajuato was already ending. Plants were recovering from a hard stage of strong winds and lack of water, but preparing themselves for blooming as spring was approaching. I was hoping, as every Monday, to harvest some produce from my greenhouse, but surprisingly, instead of finding
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Last summer I spent a month traveling and volunteering in a farm, helping with daily duties in the garden. Even the owner had big plans for me and the rest of the volunteers, unfortunately we spent most of the working time pulling out weeds; then, after two weeks, the areas that were already done, had
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