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25.01.2022 Gardens are part of our everyday landscape. They surround our homes and are through our communities and can be overlooked for the incredible impact they can have on our lives. I believe gardens can have the capacity to nurture and aid in restoring our health and well being. As gardeners we can connect with and nurture the soil, plants and spaces in our garden and in return the garden nurtures us. Gardens can be have many purposes; as an extension of a home, a reflection of one's personality, a place of relaxation or a hive of activity.

24.01.2022 My experiences with gardening have changed over the past 25 years, with the initial focus being turning a blank canvas of earth into a lush vibrant space or turning chaos into order. I was always totally absorbed by what I was doing. Over time, I began to realise why it would always draw me in - gardening had enabled me to engage fully in the present moment while connecting with the earth, the plants and the wildlife of my gardens. I became a mindful gardener.

24.01.2022 Hello everyone, Would you like to have a beautiful garden but don't have the time or the energy? Call me and I can help you. Rachel The Mindful Gardener... 0417 813 405 See more

23.01.2022 It has been so great to hear that many people have been spending time in their gardens doing all those tasks they never seemed to have time to do. Now after spending the time restoring your garden, reap the benefits by spending a little time each week nurturing your plants with watering as required, fertilising, mulching or some light pruning or deadheading, and even some light weeding. This 'pottering in the garden' nurtures both the garden and the gardener. It provides the opportunity to wind down, disengage and just breathe and be in the present moment ... To practice mindfulness. 'Every one of us already has the seed of mindfulness. The practice is to cultivate it.' Thich Nhat Hanh

20.01.2022 The Mindful Gardener - Experience Mindfulness through Gardening Sunshine Coast, Queensland 'If you want to practice mindfulness, the garden is the place to be.'... The Mindful Gardener offers a service assisting people who wish to connect or reconnect with their garden or the pleasures of gardening, within the context of their gardens. Whether your garden has become unmanageable, needs sprucing up, or needs some design ideas, The Mindful Gardener can help. If you would like to experience the benefits of gardening but not quite sure where to start, The Mindful Gardener can help. Give Rachel a call on 0417 813 405.

20.01.2022 A Great Find - GroNATIVE App I came across the GroNATIVE app on an episode of Gardening Australia. The app provides an 'east-to-use tool for raising awareness and conservation of native plants, their versatility and applicability to garden settings, and replenishing native biodiversity in areas where it has been lost.' The app focuses on native plants of South East Queensland. You can:... Find plants that are native to your geographic area. Find native plants that fit your desired garden style. Find native plants that have particular qualities or characteristics. GroNATIVE is a 'useful resource for your garden endeavours' and that can help you learn 'how native plants can transform your personal space into a haven for your family and local wildlife alike.' The GroNATIVE app has been developed by Griffiths University.

17.01.2022 These photos were taken on my travels in Australia and NZ. I am facinated by the diversity and natural beauty of plants.

16.01.2022 A Garden Transformation - Before and After

04.01.2022 Hello everyone, Today I spent the morning working with owners, restoring their beautiful garden. We weeded, pruned and shared ideas about ways of making their garden a place for everyone to enjoy. Restoring a garden takes time and patience, but seeing a garden transform is wonderful.... If your garden need some TLC, give me a call. Call Rachel 0417 813 405

03.01.2022 Chinese proverb 'If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.' Research shows that 'People who spend time cultivating plants experience less stress, have a more positive outlook on life and are healthier both mentally and physically.' Martha Brettschneider