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Mindfulness in Gardening

Meditations on Growing & Nature
By Ark Redwood
Series: Mindfulness in...
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Mindfulness in Gardening explores gardening as a harmonious practice engaging both body and mind. Ark Redwood, head gardener at Chalice Well, a revered sacred site in Britain, gently guides readers through the garden's changing seasons. The book offers deep insight into cultivating awareness of the living world and introduces meditative techniques to enhance your connection with nature.
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Mindfulness in Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, head gardener at Chalice Well, one of Britain's most sacred gardens, guides you through the changing seasons, expanding your knowledge of how to be conscious of the living and providing expert insight on meditating in your natural environment.

This book will be essential reading for those looking to add a mindful dimension to the experience of gardening.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711288171

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Leaping Hare Press

Edition: New Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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Ark Redwood Health & Wellness Home & Garden Mindfulness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Mindfulness in...

About the Author

Ark Redwood is head gardener at one of the most sacred places in England - ChaliceWell Gardens in Glastonbury. He has pursued a lifelong study of Zen Buddhism andfollows the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Ark regularly attendsmindfulness retreats and has written widely on mindfulness, gardening and synergy.

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