{"id":18056,"date":"2016-06-29T19:55:49","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T12:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-makes-you-feel-good\/"},"modified":"2016-06-29T20:09:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T13:09:55","slug":"gardening-makes-you-feel-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-makes-you-feel-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening makes you feel good"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nLucy Chamberlain considers the many ways gardening can soothe a troubled mind, from the scent of a rose to the joy of spotting a meandering hedeghogIt\u2019s 4:30am, I can\u2019t sleep and so I creep downstairs to bury my face in our cat, as I know his responding purrs will nurture some inner calm. But he\u2019d rather go outside to explore the dawn. Following behind him into the garden, cup of tea in hand, I\u2019m struck how peaceful the atmosphere is. Dewy grass, soft light and birdsong provide me with a virtual shot in the arm. My mind is immediately diverted via a sensory bombardment that would override any whirring brain. I feel energised yet tranquil \u2013 it\u2019s just what I need. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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