Experience
Explore our interconnectedness with nature through various people-plant interactions.
Read
Catch up on published research findings and other writing related to people-plant interactions.
![First fruit! Cultivating a plant is a process: from growing to caring to enjoying the fruits of your labour.
A fruit of patience. There is no rushing it. You can only wait for it to drop. It was a very sweet fruit, and well worth the wait.]()
!["A touch of softness for a hard day."]()
![Apparently it was Earth Day yesterday (isn't every day Earth Day?). We happened to be a part of something exciting that also became a great opportunity for mindfulness practice. Yes, I was wearing shorts. Thankful for bee-loving and nature-attuned people in our midst!
(Thank you Michelle for the videos)
#workingwithnature]()
!["Take one cup of love, two cups of loyalty, three cups of forgiveness, four quarts of faith and one barrel of laughter. Take love and loyalty and mix them thoroughly with faith; blend with tenderness, kindness and understanding. Add friendship and hope. Sprinkle abundantly with laughter. Bake it with sunshine. Wrap it regularly with lots of hugs. Serve generous helpings daily."
- Zig Ziglar
#selfcare #mentalhealth #abundance]()
![Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture]()
![Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture]()
![Growing for sustenance - cultivating plants that feed and fill us. Tapioca and sweet potato are not sexy plants that get featured often on social media but these essential crops in southeast Asia are responsible for numerous local dishes - staples, fibre, breakfast, and even dessert. Today we harvest and work some muscles!
#therapeutichorticulture #horticultureforhealth #ediblegardening #permaculture]()
![Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the farm, the banana quietly grows. It takes its time to ripen without calling out for attention. Keep a close eye because when it finally ripens, it will take you by surprise and soon there will be too many yummy fruits to finish in time. Silent, but productive.]()
![In our gardens, we are happy to see holes in our leaves because that means our pollinators are growing in numbers 💚🥰
#ecosystem
#symbiosis
#milkweed
#bloodflower
#plaintiger]()
![First fruit! Cultivating a plant is a process: from growing to caring to enjoying the fruits of your labour.
A fruit of patience. There is no rushing it. You can only wait for it to drop. It was a very sweet fruit, and well worth the wait.]()
First fruit! Cultivating a plant is a process: from growing to caring to enjoying the fruits of your labour.
A fruit of patience. There is no rushing it. You can only wait for it to drop. It was a very sweet fruit, and well worth the wait.3 days ago!["A touch of softness for a hard day."]()
Apparently it was Earth Day yesterday (isn't every day Earth Day?). We happened to be a part of something exciting that also became a great opportunity for mindfulness practice. Yes, I was wearing shorts. Thankful for bee-loving and nature-attuned people in our midst!
(Thank you Michelle for the videos)
#workingwithnature4 weeks ago!["Take one cup of love, two cups of loyalty, three cups of forgiveness, four quarts of faith and one barrel of laughter. Take love and loyalty and mix them thoroughly with faith; blend with tenderness, kindness and understanding. Add friendship and hope. Sprinkle abundantly with laughter. Bake it with sunshine. Wrap it regularly with lots of hugs. Serve generous helpings daily."
- Zig Ziglar
#selfcare #mentalhealth #abundance]()
"Take one cup of love, two cups of loyalty, three cups of forgiveness, four quarts of faith and one barrel of laughter. Take love and loyalty and mix them thoroughly with faith; blend with tenderness, kindness and understanding. Add friendship and hope. Sprinkle abundantly with laughter. Bake it with sunshine. Wrap it regularly with lots of hugs. Serve generous helpings daily."
- Zig Ziglar
#selfcare #mentalhealth #abundance1 month ago
Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture1 month ago![Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture]()
Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture1 month ago![Growing for sustenance - cultivating plants that feed and fill us. Tapioca and sweet potato are not sexy plants that get featured often on social media but these essential crops in southeast Asia are responsible for numerous local dishes - staples, fibre, breakfast, and even dessert. Today we harvest and work some muscles!
#therapeutichorticulture #horticultureforhealth #ediblegardening #permaculture]()
Growing for sustenance - cultivating plants that feed and fill us. Tapioca and sweet potato are not sexy plants that get featured often on social media but these essential crops in southeast Asia are responsible for numerous local dishes - staples, fibre, breakfast, and even dessert. Today we harvest and work some muscles!
#therapeutichorticulture #horticultureforhealth #ediblegardening #permaculture1 month ago![Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the farm, the banana quietly grows. It takes its time to ripen without calling out for attention. Keep a close eye because when it finally ripens, it will take you by surprise and soon there will be too many yummy fruits to finish in time. Silent, but productive.]()
Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the farm, the banana quietly grows. It takes its time to ripen without calling out for attention. Keep a close eye because when it finally ripens, it will take you by surprise and soon there will be too many yummy fruits to finish in time. Silent, but productive.2 months ago
In our gardens, we are happy to see holes in our leaves because that means our pollinators are growing in numbers 💚🥰
#ecosystem
#symbiosis
#milkweed
#bloodflower
#plaintiger3 months ago
First fruit! Cultivating a plant is a process: from growing to caring to enjoying the fruits of your labour.
A fruit of patience. There is no rushing it. You can only wait for it to drop. It was a very sweet fruit, and well worth the wait.
3 days ago
Apparently it was Earth Day yesterday (isn't every day Earth Day?). We happened to be a part of something exciting that also became a great opportunity for mindfulness practice. Yes, I was wearing shorts. Thankful for bee-loving and nature-attuned people in our midst!
(Thank you Michelle for the videos)
#workingwithnature
4 weeks ago
"Take one cup of love, two cups of loyalty, three cups of forgiveness, four quarts of faith and one barrel of laughter. Take love and loyalty and mix them thoroughly with faith; blend with tenderness, kindness and understanding. Add friendship and hope. Sprinkle abundantly with laughter. Bake it with sunshine. Wrap it regularly with lots of hugs. Serve generous helpings daily."
- Zig Ziglar
#selfcare #mentalhealth #abundance
1 month ago
Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture
1 month ago
Our lime tree is no stranger to feathered and winged visitors but lately, we’ve had our first resident birds – the yellow-vented bulbul! A few observations:
1. They are much more skittish than the spotted doves which have built a nest in another side of the balcony garden
2. They are fantastic weavers
3. They sing a lot!
The eggs have hatched and here’s a short video of the chick(s). Do you see 1 or 2 of them?
Stacking functions is a significant element in permaculture design, and it ties in so well with the therapeutic benefits we facilitate in therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy. Plants are not grown just “for fun” or to serve only one function of, say, providing food. Here, the lime tree provides shelter for the birds, serves as a host plant for butterflies, produces fruit, creates a canopy for shade-loving plants, and offers multiple opportunities for experiencing awe.
“Awe engages five processes—shifts in neurophysiology, a diminished focus on the self, increased prosocial relationality, greater social integration, and a heightened sense of meaning—that benefit well-being (Monroy & Keltner, 2022, p.309).” Cultivating plants does not have to be a selfish act where only the gardener benefits. The sooner we recognise our interconnectedness with nature, the more we will all benefit.
Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856
#therapeutichorticulture #horticulturaltherapy #permaculture
1 month ago
Growing for sustenance - cultivating plants that feed and fill us. Tapioca and sweet potato are not sexy plants that get featured often on social media but these essential crops in southeast Asia are responsible for numerous local dishes - staples, fibre, breakfast, and even dessert. Today we harvest and work some muscles!
#therapeutichorticulture #horticultureforhealth #ediblegardening #permaculture
1 month ago
Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the farm, the banana quietly grows. It takes its time to ripen without calling out for attention. Keep a close eye because when it finally ripens, it will take you by surprise and soon there will be too many yummy fruits to finish in time. Silent, but productive.
2 months ago
In our gardens, we are happy to see holes in our leaves because that means our pollinators are growing in numbers 💚🥰
#ecosystem
#symbiosis
#milkweed
#bloodflower
#plaintiger
3 months ago