Gardening, an Activity That Can Pacify the Soul

Gardening makes you a happier person. My grandfather was an ardent gardener and whenever I visited my ancestral home during summer vacations, he made sure to introduce me to all his new plants. He utilized the terrace, balcony and the garden area to the fullest and got every possible pant which adorned the spaces. I saw calmness in my grandfather whenever he used to water the plants or be around them. From hibiscus to basil to sunflower to marigold to basil to mint, he had numerous plants and he treated them like his babies. Discovering Joy of Gardening Once I was playing with my brother in the hall and my granddad came up to us with a beaming face. He asked us whether we wanted to have some okras which were freshly grown at his garden. We got exhilarated and said yes. He then took us to the garden area and showed us how he was growing tomatoes, chilies, and okras. We were absolutely thrilled and asked him why he didn’t show us this space ever. He said it was a surprise. I don’t enjoy eating okras much but, I did that day because it was grown by my granddad. He used to be at his best while gardening and it was a joy to look at him while he took care of the plants. He even told us the negative outcomes of deforestation and how important it is for all of us to keep the greenery intact. Plant Trees, Don't Axe Them My grandfather wouldn’t have been happy to see the current condition of our mother earth if he was alive. Human beings are axing trees just for their selfish needs and its high time people understand how we are becoming the reason behind this huge destruction.  Bring Home the Freshness  Planting trees around brings positivity and freshness in our lives. Today when we are so overstressed about pity things happening in our day to day life we overlook the happiness in small things. When did you last have a sip of hot tea admiring the beautiful flowers in your garden....yes the thought itself brings the soothing fragrance ....  and unknowingly takes away all your tiredness and energizes you. Trees are our true companions who give us freshness and positivity in our lives and so we should take care of them.