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.
![Recap: Last week, we facilitated a special session for those in helping professions. It was an opportunity for them to focus on themselves for a change, and to appreciate that some things are easier to accomplish with help 💚 Kudos to the group of professionals who demonstrate compassion and empathy in their work daily.
#therapeutichorticulture #selfcare #selfcompassion #mentalwellbeing #alliedhealth]()
![An ode to the ones who build in silence.]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
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#plants #gardening]()
![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]()
![Recap: Last week, we facilitated a special session for those in helping professions. It was an opportunity for them to focus on themselves for a change, and to appreciate that some things are easier to accomplish with help 💚 Kudos to the group of professionals who demonstrate compassion and empathy in their work daily.
#therapeutichorticulture #selfcare #selfcompassion #mentalwellbeing #alliedhealth]()
Recap: Last week, we facilitated a special session for those in helping professions. It was an opportunity for them to focus on themselves for a change, and to appreciate that some things are easier to accomplish with help 💚 Kudos to the group of professionals who demonstrate compassion and empathy in their work daily.
#therapeutichorticulture #selfcare #selfcompassion #mentalwellbeing #alliedhealth8 hours ago![An ode to the ones who build in silence.]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
![We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness]()
We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness2 weeks 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.]()
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.4 weeks 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)
#workingwithnature2 months 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 #abundance2 months 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 #permaculture2 months ago
Recap: Last week, we facilitated a special session for those in helping professions. It was an opportunity for them to focus on themselves for a change, and to appreciate that some things are easier to accomplish with help 💚 Kudos to the group of professionals who demonstrate compassion and empathy in their work daily.
#therapeutichorticulture #selfcare #selfcompassion #mentalwellbeing #alliedhealth
8 hours ago
We don't typically post many photos of our programmes due to confidentiality reasons but these groups were more than happy to have their photos taken!
This month we conducted a series of therapeutic horticulture sessions at the National University of Singapore, with the goal of improving personal wellbeing through self-compassion and mindfulness. Activities were purposefully designed to facilitate opportunities to practice these while interacting with plants, and to talk/ponder about the hard stuff.
We saw over 100 participants who were intentional in taking time to practice self-care, and who learned that self-care does not have to be a grand gesture. Looking forward to returning next month.
More details and photos on our website.
If you would like to experience therapeutic horticulture in your school or at your office, email us at contact@bywindandwave.com to have a chat.
#therapeutichorticulture #mindfulness
2 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago