#desertgardening

[aapsychelpaso]

Nature and Mental Health

🌵💚 Today we are going to explore how the untamed beauty of El Paso's desert environment can boost your mental health. 🌄🌿 Mother Nature, in her various forms, has long been acknowledged as a natural remedy for stress, anxiety, and depression. The sweeping vistas, the sun-kissed sand, and the resilient fauna of the desert all play a significant role in improving our mental well-being. 🌵🌞 Recent studies confirm that spending time outdoors in a natural environment can increase our mood, reduce stress levels, and promote a sense of tranquility. The unique and breathtaking landscapes of El Paso's deserts provide a nurturing setting for mental health, serving as an unspoiled sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. 🏜️💆‍♀️ Staying connected with the environment can offer a much-needed respite from daily stressors, and the El Paso desert environment is an ideal place to embrace nature's beauty. Here are some ways you can get involved and appreciate the natural world around you: - 1️⃣ Go on a desert hike: 🥾🌄 El Paso is home to numerous beautiful hiking trails. Enjoy the splendor of the Franklin Mountains State Park, where you can soak in the expansive vistas and the unique desert wildlife. - 2️⃣ Start a desert garden: 🌵🌺 Native desert plants like cacti, agaves, and yuccas are not only low maintenance but also provide a serene desert aesthetic that can soothe the mind. - 3️⃣ Watch the sunset: 🌅 There's nothing quite like the El Paso sunset. Take a moment to enjoy the colorful spectacle at the end of the day. This quiet reflection can improve your mood and provide a sense of peace. - 4️⃣ Bird watching: 🦅🔭 El Paso’s desert environment hosts a rich variety of bird species. Bird watching can be a calming activity that connects you with nature. - 5️⃣ Take nature photography: 📸🏞️ Capture the beauty of El Paso's landscapes. This can be a fun, relaxing activity that helps you observe the little details that make our desert home special. Connecting with nature 🌱 in a mindful way like this, even for a few minutes a day, can significantly boost your mental health and overall wellbeing. The desert's serene tranquility allows for introspection, providing a chance to recharge, refocus, and regain a balanced perspective. In El Paso, we are privileged to have such a unique environment right at our doorstep. Engaging with nature can be an incredibly rewarding experience - let's not let it go to waste. Remember, your mental health is important. And sometimes, a good solution can be found under the radiant sun of an El Paso desert, amid the whispering winds and resilient cacti. 🏜️🌞 Keep exploring, keep enjoying, and keep nurturing your mental health with Alfredo Arellano Psychiatry! 🧠💚🌵 Read the full article

[lariamconcept]

At last I made my escape from Las Rotas proper to continue my western expedition. ⁣ ⁣ Escondite Obvio is a little-known outpost with incredible horticultural provisions and sundries for wandering psychonauts. ⁣ ⁣ These button tortillas are ideal energy snacks to fuel a desert vision quest. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #hideoutinplainsight⁣ #thewesternlands⁣ #leavinglasvegas⁣ #desertgardening⁣ #desertdreaming⁣ #cactusgarden⁣ #tortillahack⁣ #tacomonday⁣ #pushthebutton⁣ #digitalnomads⁣ #artdiscover https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUIuaYusOX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[davidwfloydart]

Tucson garden winter blooms 🌸 🌺 🌸 #desertgardening #desertlife #wintergarden #tucsonarizona #bloomingflowers #floweringplants #gardeningismytherapy (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaYUsevq7MlnN458kZbMStFakSIMgDKdpeEo00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[inkandalchemy]

My donut peaches are ripening! 🍑 #nmtrue #desertgardening #peaches (at Albuquerque, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfkNbjOu2Iw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[marcopinion]

Everything hinges on my final breath, From the whirlwinds I desire to grasp the light beneath. From learning darkness to see colors in death.

Everything hinges on my final farewell, To truly feel, in this life's earthly spell, Only when I embrace the great unknown, After the desert, vast, arid, and overthrown.

Doubt, envy, blindness we must leave behind, Our own limitations and fears we must unwind. Perhaps we row towards an unknown shore, Or maybe we know where we yearn to explore.

But everything depends on my demise, To enter the realm of thoughts, a grand surprise. To die with these eyes and this unique gaze, Then reborn with fresh eyes, in life's new maze.

Yet everything, indeed, relies on the end, To die, and through death, a new life to ascend.

[smallsunnygarden]

Summer

Sunburst

Sonoran Desert

Oleander

[scribblesartcollective]

Slowly but surely, our garden is becoming a place for everyone to enjoy. . . . . . . #textures #desertliving #desertgarden #rockgarden #rockery #scribblesartcollective #artistcoop #supportsmallbusiness #sustainable #sustainablegardening #droughttolerant #bekindtothedesert #mojavedesert #welovethemojave #applevalley #applevalleyca #historicapplevalleyinn #highdesert https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfu1XVUpbgk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twistedcatmeow]

Are you in control of your present? Do you go through life grounded? Do you give those things that pop up in your face your full attention?  Do you love those beings in your life with full focus? Do you savor every moment?  Do you allow yourself to receive the beauty, charm and magic of every second as it happens?

 

Here’s a little secret: If you do these things, if you approach your life fully present, you are no longer controlled by your past. You will find that your past doesn’t even matter. You’ll stop worrying. You will no longer be reactive, you get to be responsive.

If you don’t like your past, work at being more present.

 #BeHereNow #BeingPresent #Worry #Fear #DoThis #PracticalSpirituality #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #DailyMessage #365DaysToEnlightenment #Ayamanatara #DesertGarden #FlagstonePath #ThisAlwaysPutsRageAgainstTheMachineInMyHead

[coopersgirl68]

I'm growing a new pot of Hearts and Flowers. #desertgardening #succulents? #theoneplanticantseemtokill (at Las Cruces, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAgeoWeA24a/?igshid=zzu2717n2mxa

[kristihines]

The first mammoth sunflower!

[ionwkathy]

Yesterday morning I found this huge “Carpenter Bee” gathering pollen on one of the artichoke blooms. It was HUGE but couldn’t see a stinger. Pretty amazing. The plants need to be cut down but waiting until the blooms are done. The bees love them so. #myarizonagarden #garden #thehappygardeninglife #vegtablegarden #backyardgarden #raisedbeds #lovemygarden #arizonagarden #organicgarden #greenthumb #gardening #desertgardening #urbangardening #urbangarden #arizonagardener #ediblephoenix #garden #DIYgardening #recycle #azgarden #gardener #raisedbeds #compostbin #OrganicBuildsLife, #OrganicGardenNation, #Kellogggarden https://www.instagram.com/p/ByxonYqHOu6/?igshid=avu6zbopmwyt

[davidwfloydart]

Tucson desert garden winter bloom 🌸 🌺 🌸 #bloomingflowers #bloomingdays #floweringplants #desertgardening #desertlife #tucsonarizona #colormyworld 🌍 #gardeningismytherapy (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaXrOyvnoP0ujmo_oSh-H-v3Kq3gy16lKMkPk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[inkandalchemy]

Gosh, I love seeds. I can’t wait to see what beauty comes of them in the next couple of years. Don’t forget that this is a form of creativity, too! #desertgarden #plantseeds #thismakesmehappy (at Albuquerque, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXTcKlOCS8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[froggey007]

Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? #gardening #gardeningismytherapy #purplebasilflowers #chocolatemint #desertgardening #gardenbox #colorado #scenesfromthelilypad #itsafrogslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B0otisFhToI/?igshid=7rmp9fsc8ksl

[mfaver]

Exciting news everyone! My corn 🌽 🌾 is starting to make corn! Heheh~ Not only that but my lemon tree has 2 baby lemons. Oh! And my pickling baby cucumber has its first flower! I’m vary happy to see such wonderful growth. 🥰🥰🥰 #plantmama #gardener #azgardening #desertgardening https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw15tA6npANHNM6b5PFctvyvi4JURHHeCWgvCs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8t6n1zwyctec

[adventures-across]

The greenhouse has a door! 😃 check out the progress Austin @sandersonwellness and I made today on the greenhouse. We added a brick wall around the outside edges to keep out the javelinas and started sheet mulching in the back. Austin installed a door to add some whimsy to the feature of the land. We’re making a video showing updates on the greenhouse from today’s progress until it’s finished. I’m not sure when it’ll it done, but look out for the video! . #permaculture #greenhouse #diy #transformation #chihuahua #desertgardening #arizonagardening #wanderinggardeners #ladyfarmers #womenempowerment #nature #garden #drylandspermaculture (at Oak Creek, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsw4kDGA4b0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ronbykrvrr1