Head Out for a Daily Dose of Green Space - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Head Out for a Daily Dose of Green Space - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Country vs. City: Green Spaces are Better for You - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Country vs. City: Green Spaces are Better for You - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

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There is a conference call that you can join to participate in the Florida Forever Coalition on Friday. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Catch-up-with-the-FFC-this-Friday-.html?soid=1102350576129&aid=1zMBceWt8jE

Let’s Move Pledge: Every Kid has the Right to a Healthy Childhood - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Let’s Move Pledge: Every Kid has the Right to a Healthy Childhood - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Playing Outdoors can Supply a World of Benefits - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Playing Outdoors can Supply a World of Benefits - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Plant garlic now until Christmas

Plant garlic now until Christmas

“HUMMINGBIRD PARENTS”: Seven Actions Parents Can Take To Reduce Risk And Still Get Their Kids Outside

Children do not get as much time in nature as they used to. Many reasons contribute to this. Here is a great list of suggestions to get kids outside and still keep them safe. At Healing Plants of Florida, we offer activities for children to connect with nature. “HUMMINGBIRD PARENTS”: Seven Actions Parents Can Take To Reduce Risk And Still Get Their Kids Outside

Take a Child Outside Week is 9/24-30 - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Take a Child Outside Week is 9/24-30 - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Garden provides a pathway to a fuller life

Garden provides a pathway to a fuller life Here is a great example of how herb gardening can improve your life.

American Beauty Berry

American Beauty Berry

Outdoor Foundation Special Report: Barriers to the Outdoors for Youth - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Outdoor Foundation Special Report: Barriers to the Outdoors for Youth - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Botanical Art Today: Linda C. Miller, Lichen

Botanical Art Today: Linda C. Miller, Lichen

Herb classes

Herb classes

Nature Essential for the Brain, Scientists Report - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Nature Essential for the Brain, Scientists Report - Children & Nature Network (C&NN)

Marsh Pink Flower

A PINCH OF HERBS: Florida Herb Societies

It is time to start thinking about the fall growing season. Here is a list of herb societies in Florida.A PINCH OF HERBS: Florida Herb Societies

Healing Plants of Florida: Plants Can Improve Your Health

Healing Plants of Florida: Plants Can Improve Your Health: "Studies indicate that just being in a plant rich environment can improve your health. Theories vary as to why this occurs. Reduced blood pre..."

Plants Can Improve Your Health

Studies indicate that just being in a plant rich environment can improve your health. Theories vary as to why this occurs. Reduced blood pressure, decreased muscle tension, reduction of headaches and other pains have all been studied . Two very interesting findings are quicker recovery times after exposure to stress and need for less pain medication after surgery. In the words of Larry Dossey (2001) " Perhaps it is the sacredness we sense in plants that accounts for their ability to summon us to greater health when we are in their presence"

Summer Herb Garden

I frequently hear "I planted an herb garden but it died , I guess that I just don't have a green thumb" . Actually ,herbs are very easy plants to grow. They thrive in the ground or in pots. Herb gardening in Florida is a little different then in cooler climates. Often adjustments need to be made. For example, instructions such as "plant in full sun" may really mean plant in partial shade here in Florida. Planting dates are often vastly different then for the rest of the country. My herb garden is rich in basil, sage, aloe, stevia, thyme ,and rosemary right now. My chamomile, calandula,and dill,coriander have been harvested . My mint is doing well this year as is its relative ,catnip. I welcome questions and would love to hear how your Florida herb garden is growing.

Herb garden

Today ,I hand harvested coriander. It was fragrant, easy and pleasant work. I took some of the seeds and replanted them so that I will have cilantro for the rest of the summer. Coriander /cilantro is very easy to grow in a back yard or lage pot.