August 2011 - Design For Generations 2.0Design For Generations 2.0

30 Aug

WALK IN THE PARK

Jack Carman, FASLA Meditation Gardens 0 0

An article in the Wall Street Journal today, Aug. 30, talks about the benefits of spending time outside in nature. The author of the article, Shirley S Wang, suggests “Taking in the sights and sounds of nature appears to be especially beneficial for our minds.” Research indicates how our memory and attention improves by as much as 20% after a walk in an arboretum. People who walk along a busy street show no cognitive improvement. So, plan on walking in the garden, an arboretum or other nature-filled setting. You will benefit from the experience. To read more from the article, “Coffee Break? Walk in the park? Why Unwinding is Hard.”, visit the link at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904199404576538260326965724.html?mod=djemLifeStyle_h

02 Aug

Therapeutic Gardens Greenletter – August 2011

Jack Carman, FASLA Publications 0 0

August is a great month to really take advantage of the garden. Plants are blooming, fragrances abound and there are great summer vegetables to harvest. And – getting gardening advice for those summer questions is easier with the sites such as Garden-Share, a fun way to connect with others interested in the same subject. Enjoy!