A surprise visitor - the dandelion

For some people it might be an unwanted wild grass, but I rather enjoy it's presence, it will dance beautifully in the breeze and let some small little umbrella seeds flying away... symbols of hope

Hydrangea

After 1 failure, finally have this wanted list flower plant bloomed second time during this long rainy season at the balcony. flower is small. Planing to move it to a bigger pot, from a small branch to this little tree took about few months.

have funs looking at plants

how to have fun looking at plants?

. Sitting at a kopitiam outdoor table  with a view of big trees and meadow.
. Cycling,
. Jungle Tracking,
. Wandering around in a nice neighborhood...but safety comes first!
. Visiting big plant nursery time to time - get surprised by rare species.

Horticultural Therapy

What is Horticultural Therapy?

Horticultural Therapy has been defined as "the use of plants and gardens for human healing and rehabilitation". It is an ancient practice, but a rather new profession. In the early 19th century, Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, observed and documented the benefits of working with plants for his patients at his Philadelphia clinic. Horticultural Therapy programs are now commonplace at many different facilities in this country and abroad.
An increasingly large body of research attests to the unique values of horticulture as a therapy for people with physical, mental, emotional, and social disabilities. As plants are non-discriminating and non-threatening, anyone can be successful. It doesn't matter how old or intelligent a person is; their race, religion, and IQ don't matter either. Plants will respond to anyone providing care. Studies show that success with plants can lead to successes in other aspects of our lives. This is important for individuals whose disabilities or limitations might hinder their accomplishments in other pursuits.


http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~horttherapy/whatis.html