The Importance of Gardens

The summer is coming to an end and you are most likely getting to the end of your tether. No more holidays booked, the days are about to get darker earlier, and even though the summer hasn’t exactly shown us much sun, the days are going to get colder sooner than we think. As much as this thought fills us with dread, there are coping mechanisms, and autumn and winter aren’t so bad, really.

Gardens are usually related to summer, but they are around all year long, and my thoughts on the matter are that we should appreciate them in the seasons other than summer. Whatever the weather, there is always something the garden can offer us to de-stress, relax and calm ourselves from our busy frantic lives. Here are some of the ways to appreciate your garden in the ever-changing, unpredictable weather climate:

1. Have some you-time:

Taking some time to yourself is nothing to be ashamed about or something you should put on the bottom of your endless list of things to do. Working all day long can take its toll, so be sure to designate some time to yourself post 5 pm. If it’s a nice day, or maybe that’s a tad optimistic, let’s say — if it’s not raining, blow the dust off the book you have been meaning to get round to reading for years, sit in your garden in peace with a cup of tea or something slightly stronger if it’s one of those kinds of evenings, and enjoy the fresh air. The temperature shouldn’t put you off, throw a fleece on and you’re good to go.

2. Get stuck into some gardening:

Tidying up your garden is great because the weather doesn’t become a factor. Of course you would hope for a cloudless sky as you plant your flowery dreams, but once you get into the swing of things, you will soon realise that the rain doesn’t really get in the way at all for this kind of activity. Just be sure to wear shoes with a good grip to avoid falling on the slippery decking. Your garden will be transformed into a brighter, prettier place in no time.

3. Plant your own vegetables:

Now, if you’re a foodie like me, this is where it gets really exciting; if you’re looking for something therapeutic, stress-free, fulfilling and full of nature, planting your own veggies is a great idea. You can start with herbs (peppermint grows wonderfully in my garden) and then move onto potatoes which grow well in our climate. Do some research into which vegetables are likely to grow where you live and go from there. You’ll soon have your very own vegetable patch, which will add to your very own place of nature.

These are just three of the ways of appreciating your garden a little more now summer is almost over. In what ways to you make your garden your own? And how do you relax in your own secret haven of nature?

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