Today – a glorious Sunday in fall – I wanted to show you a little bit of beauty in nature. I hope it makes you smile. This photo of moss and a fall leaf was taken at the Chicago Botanical Gardens on the rose path. Enjoy!
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This week my garden has produced the most beautiful flowers of June. Stepping outside I can breathe in fresh air, see humming birds busily drinking nectar, and smile simply for the joy of seeing the outer world in all it’s glory. For me, it’s health embodied.
These two photos show the view I have right outside my front door - - enjoy!
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This glorious Hosta offered a smile as spring sunshine made it’s leaves glow over the weekend. I love you nature!
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This gorgeous fall photo shows what some would consider "weeds" along the roadside near my home. Thistle, in particular, is an invasive plant here, yet the beauty of the overcast day, the crisp fresh air, the garden of LIFE that was just off the roadside - truly captured my heart.
Every day we should seek out beauty in nature - it brings us closer to Earth and lifts the mood of the day. It enhances serotonin levels in our brains; it builds health. Here is my bit of beauty for the day. Enjoy!
Shawna Coronado says Get Healthy! Get Green! Get Community!
www.thecasualgardener.com or The Blog - www.gardeningnude.com
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When I am in the garden during any season I feel fantastic. Being out in nature, breathing the air, living in the sunshine; these things bring a special joy to my heart. Experiencing the challenge and inspiration gardening motivated me to learn more about conservation and environmental concerns. Ultimately the little bit of nature in my back yard become the inspiration to write the greening and health book Gardening Nude because of the positive way it has changed my life forever.
Digging in the garden is fantastic! I have learned to be more physically fit by working my ass off out there in the fresh air. No kidding - I have no ass - even my family teases me about my flat booty. Belts are required daily or my pants would fall down Fall Sedum Neon with bee resting on flower. to my knees! There could be worse things in life other than a flat fanny, right? Gardening keeps me green, humble, and helps me see the positives.
When fall hits, the garden season is nearly done and I turn to walking (or skipping should my eight year old come along) as my preferred exercise. Perhaps I might be able to build a booty if I walk more? Well, maybe... anything to help hold my jeans up.
Hydrangea tinted pink with fall's warm color change.
Today I walked my suburban neighborhood enjoying all the changing colors in my neighbors fall gardens and feeling wonderful. To me the world is right and good when nature brings a smile to my face.
My own garden is almost done blooming; just a week ago there were gorgeous flowers, and now the spent seed heads rustle in the wind. In memory of the early fall garden and all its challenging health benefits (a.k.a. the hard work which awarded me with a flat fanny) - I present you with some photos of my garden which I hope will make you smile and lighten your day. Enjoy!
Fall Sedum Matrona surrounded by Black Eyed Susans and Catmint.
Shawna Coronado says Get Healthy! Get Green! Get Community!
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Yesterday was a rough day - one of those insane days that takes you by the heal and drags you behind a horse for eight hours.
Still, there were two brilliant and shining moments that made me feel incredible on a day that was anything but -
#1 - While rushing through the garden I looked down and noticed this incredible picture of nature - my Sum & Substance Hosta and Asters dancing together in the breeze - a smile just waiting to happen.
#2 - Yesterday was story-time at my second graders elementary class. I go regularly to read to the kids to help the teachers out and contribute to my daughter's class. We've been in middle of the intellectually stimulating read, "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle."
While almost ready to start, I was surprised by a cute little boy who stood up and said loudly, "HEY!"
I smiled and responded, "yeessss?"
He continued, "YOU ROCK!"
I smile at him. There's a chorus of "Yeah's" from the crowd and then he says, "No really - YOU ROCK!!!"
"Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" was the best read ever yesterday - it made my day to think I had touched these kids by being kind to them. They "got" it. Taking time for them makes my day and theirs.
Do you see a pattern here? Both things that made me feel the best in my day is what "Gardening Nude" is all about - being in nature and building community.
You can feel great too - go out and touch your community. They will reward you in unexpected ways. Strip away the toxic living and do good for nature and the community and you will feel wonderful!
Shawna Coronado says Get Healthy! Get Green! Get Community!
www.thecasualgardener.com or The Blog - www.gardeningnude.com
Every September I am thrilled by the display of the Japanese Anemone's by my front door. They shoot up long stems which wave gently above a sea of deep green leaves. The gorgeous display lasts weeks and dozens of bees come to sip the nectar and dance their buzzy dances. It's a smile just waiting to happen.
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