Description

---

How to nurture your well-being with nature 

Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a garden
 

We have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a green space of our own has a proven ability to reduce depression and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of balance and calm.
 

This book will help you:
 

• Explore which plants release scents to help uplift and soothe.
• Discover the ways gardening can boost physical and mental well-being, and promote feelings of balance and calm.
• Learn about birdsong and how it can boost happiness and creativity.
• Experience the wonders of growing plants from seeds, and how it teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple things.

About the Author

---

Annie Burdick is a writer, editor and community inclusion specialist for disabled adults. She lives in Oregon with her partner and rescue dog and loves finding new adventures in her spare time. She has written for Eater, The Spruce, O.School, Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac, and other publications.