Tag: gardening and mental health

The Picture of Happiness – Gardening

It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!

Today’s guest is Lanae Davis, she says:

Spring time gardening makes me happy!  We love to get our vegetable garden started early indoors, water it and watch the seedlings sprout up.  And when spring arrives, we transplant these seedlings outside to the garden! 

Warm weather + seedlings = happiness for Lanae Davis

Warm weather + seedlings = happiness for Lanae Davis

Lanae Davis M.P.A., is a Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research in Denver, Colorado. Since 1997, Ms. Davis has worked with numerous State and local government agencies to implement, execute and evaluate innovative strategies to improve the lives of low-income families in Colorado and across the nation. Ms. Davis has co-authored articles on her research related to employment, re-entry and access and visitation programs that serve low income parents in Family Court Review, Corrections Today and Child Support Report. Lanae is a wife and mother to her two beautiful children, Meadow and Kash and lives in Broomfield. In her free time she loves to enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountains with her family by hiking, skiing and is an avid runner and triathlete.

Lanae Davis M.P.A., is a Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research in Denver, Colorado. Since 1997, Ms. Davis has worked with numerous state and local government agencies to implement, execute and evaluate innovative strategies to improve the lives of low-income families in Colorado and across the nation. Ms. Davis has co-authored articles on her research related to employment, re-entry and access and visitation programs that serve low income parents in Family Court Review, Corrections Today and Child Support Report. Lanae is a wife and mother to her two beautiful children, Meadow and Kash and lives in Broomfield. In her free time she loves to enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountains with her family by hiking, skiing and is an avid runner and triathlete.

The Picture of Happiness – My Apple Tree

It’s The Picture of Happiness Month here on Dr. Stephanie.

Today’s guest is Dr. Kaycie Rosen Grigel.  She says:

Our apple tree blooming in spring is a sweet reminder of my daughter’s birth and of the fruits yet to come.

 

For Dr. Kaycie Rosen Grigel, Springtime + Apple Trees = Happiness

For Dr. Kaycie Rosen Grigel, Springtime + Apple Trees = Happiness

 

Dr Kaycie Rosen Grigel owns the Golden Naturopathic Clinic, LLC in Golden, Colorado. She specializes in hormone balancing, digestive disorders, immunity, and head and neck pain. She loves gardening and cooking and can often be found having outdoor adventures with her husband, two daughters, and dog Sultana.

Dr Kaycie Rosen Grigel owns the Golden Naturopathic Clinic, LLC in Golden, Colorado. She specializes in hormone balancing, digestive disorders, immunity, and head and neck pain. She loves gardening and cooking and can often be found having outdoor adventures with her husband, two daughters, and dog Sultana.

The Picture of Happiness – My Container Garden

It’s The Picture of Happiness Month here on Dr. Stephanie.  To find about more about the event, click here.

Today’s guest is Angel Brownawell. She says:

Happiness is my container garden of vegetables and herbs. My favorite day of the year is when I trust that spring is finally here, and I can play in the dirt and make things grow.

 

Spring + Container Garden = Happiness

Spring + Container Garden = Happiness

 

Angel Brownawell is an animal-lover who lives outside of Washington, D.C. She is the Integrated Media Manager at the American Psychological Association.

Angel Brownawell is an animal-lover who lives outside of Washington, D.C. When she is not fostering dogs, gardening or watching Glee, she is the Integrated Media Manager at the American Psychological Association.

Gardening and Mental Health

Did you know that digging in the dirt, planting a few flowers or veggies, and turning on the hose is all it takes to improve your mental health?

It’s true!

And it’s the perfect time of year to take advantage of this stress-busting, patience-improving, physically-active hobby.  Check out my most recent article over at Produce for Kids to learn more about how digging in the dirt can improve your psychological health:

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