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Perhaps the first autobiography by a plant, dictated by Ms. Coffea
Arabica, aka Lady Coffee, this story presents the wit and wisdom of
a lovable yet sassy tree. She traces the connections intertwining
between people and coffee throughout history, from prehistoric
poker games to go-carts on Mars. Come along on this journey and
discover Lady Coffee's deep family roots. Learn how her cunning
ancestors convinced humans to transport their seeds throughout the
world. Perhaps indeed, they were the ones to domesticate humanity,
rather than our assumption that it was we who first learned to make
use of their gifts of enlightenment and inspiration of the mind,
and delight of the taste buds. Chapters include Coffee from Africa
to the Moon, Rituals and Ceremonies, A Coffee Theme Park, Coffee
and Your Health, Growing a Coffee Companion, Coffee Quotes and so
many more topics such as Our Future Together, Promoting Fair Trade
and Sustainability. Let Lady Coffee stimulate your imagination and
promote lofty ideas of ways to create a brighter tomorrow for all.
The garden can be a place of healing, where everyone can be
accepted; where stress can be released, and renewal and peace can
be discovered. In this book the reader is introduced to the value
of therapeutic gardening, and the empowerment of the people-plant
connection. This is a "why to garden" rather than a "how to garden"
guide for the 21st century. Many of us enjoy gardening for our own
therapy, placing us in the moment, noticing the beauty of the world
around us. Come along on a journey through the garden as a sensory
experience, and explore ways that these personal discoveries can be
used to improve the quality of life. Fans around the world who
enjoyed the first edition have reported that the chapter on edible
flowers is a sheer delight. ***An Added Feature in this Revised
Edition AND OF GREAT VALUE is the List of Safe and Dangerous
Plants.*** Gardens for the Senses, Gardening as Therapy also
introduces the reader to the role of professional horticultural
therapists. The reader is invited to explore the ways gardening
programs can be used as a therapeutic tool for patients in
hospitals or rehabilitation centers, and the residents of senior
care facilities; for abuse or trauma/PTSD victims, Alzheimer's and
stroke patients, inmates in prison systems, drug addicts and a
multitude of special populations. The expanding role of school and
neighborhood gardens in growing a sense of community is explored.
Enjoy the journey, and remember, "It's about the people, not the
plants."
This collection of short stories celebrates the diversity of New
Mexico's people, cultures and landscapes. Christmas isn't just a
marketplace holiday, nor is it a narrow observance of tradition, or
the remembrance of an event dimmed by the distance of a couple
thousand years. This is the one time of the year when we can set
free the light that shines within each and every one of us. For a
few days, or weeks, we allow ourselves the opportunity to glow with
peace and good will. The light within vanquishes the fear and anger
for just a moment in time, but within that moment is the hope of
all humanity. For each of these stories, this fifth season of the
year is a special time, with spirituality that transcends the
church pew. This is the season we experience with the senses. After
all, New Mexico is a place where "red and green" don't refer to
decorations, but rather the dinner table choice of red or green
chile. During this most intense time of the year, we experience
with more than the physical senses. We have the opportunity to
experience our sense of belonging, sense of place, sense of hope,
sense of peace, and most definitely, our sense of humor. Our
journey through life is a matter of discovery, sharing, caring for
one another, and being the gift, more than receiving the gift.
Christmas may be the moment in time when we shine, but each of us
is a gift every day of our lives, and so is everyone we chance to
meet on this journey for which there is no road map. But we do have
each other, friend or stranger, to light the way. Hope you are
enchanted by the light, and that you are the light for others
during this season and every tomorrow. Hopefully, you will enjoy
these stories and make friends with each of these characters. Some
flawed, others scarred, but all are delightfully human.
Have you eaten tree leaves before? Or used seeds to make water safe
to drink? Come along with two children as a Moringa Tree helps them
become true Hunger Heroes. When a remote village is in great danger
because of hunger and thirst, a wise elder points the children to
the solution. Off they go. They discover the Moringa Tree, and
learn all of its miraculous properties. Join them as Hunger Heroes,
grow your own Moringa trees, and spread the word about this very
real tree that is saving lives where hunger is the greatest.
Written for activity professionals, horticultural therapists,
family members and friends, this book is designed to be shared with
senior citizens who choose to garden without getting their hands
dirty. Enjoy it at home, adult day care centers, senior meal sites,
retirement communities, hospitals or rehab programs. Over 50
activities, quizzes, stories, opinion polls and trivia to encourage
conversation, trigger memories, and perhaps spark some new ideas
along the way. Many of the quizzes aren't about finding right or
wrong answers, but sharing wisdom, and exercising our sense of
humor. Follow the garden path that allows each person to teach and
learn something new, laugh a little and smile a lot as we enjoy the
life a garden grows.
In this novel Oblivion is a New Mexico ghost town, a relic of a
failed past. But it is also a community being reborn, redesigned to
encourage creativity, empower its people, and find harmony with the
environment. Unfortunately this isn't a smooth highway into a
better future. There is opposition and there are obstacles to be
overcome. The problems and possibilities explored in Oblivion
encourage the reader to think about tomorrow. And tomorrow happens,
whether we are ready for it or not. Oblivion is a novel place to
live. Won't you join us there?
This is an idea source for horticultural therapy programs, schools,
senior care facilities and individuals of all ages and abilities.
These projects and plant related activities range from easy to
difficult, and each has a touch of whimsy. The authors explain that
whimsy is the counterpoint to the serious work of being human.
These projects were designed by professional horticultural
therapists to be fun while serving as great physical, mental and
social exercises for everyone. Contains four kinds of activities
Plant projects with creative activities and care notes accompanying
each one. Craft activities range from creating a "Peace Card" to
"Turning Your Problems into Compost." Quizzes on everything from
garlic to coconuts. These are great conversation starters. Short
stories that can be read aloud to a group or individually while
waiting for the plants to grow. These are great springboards for
discussion. There is also a comprehensive list of both safe and
dangerous plants. Teachers, home schoolers, activity professionals,
counselors, horticultural therapists, family caregivers and
individuals of all ages will find these pages of value. The focus
is on empowerment and creativity.
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