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Octopus Publishing Group Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul: How to Nurture Your Well-Being with Nature
Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a gardenWe 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 can be restorative and even transformative for our physical and mental well-being, with a proven ability to reduce depression and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of balance and calm.Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul 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.
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Octopus Publishing Group Bring the Wild into Your Garden: Simple Tips for Creating a Wildlife Haven
Show nature the kindness it deserves Whether you long to see butterflies flit across your flowerbeds or hear birdsong all year round, there’s something endlessly rewarding about playing host to wildlife. With practical projects and helpful tips for gardens big and small, this guide will help boost local biodiversity and benefit countless native species. Learn how to: Choose the best type of bird feeder and seed for your feathered friends Build natural habitats and provide shelter for all manner of insects Make sugaring recipes to attract butterflies and moths Select the right pollinator plants for bees in every season Wherever you do it – on a balcony, in a garden or across acres of land – you too can create the perfect sanctuary for an abundance of creatures.
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