Results of this are being found through out the soils of the Earth. Studies are showing rapid degradation. Especially in soils that are cultivated and recieve little humus forming compounds.

There is one solution that we can all do to help. Grow more green over our soils. Keep the soil cooler with a green covering of plants.

Having said that, today had a lighter feel, slightly warmer and fresher after the last few days of dull conditions.

More bones of the hedge.

Bones of the hedge.

Dull days though rather than being miserable as many people think. Hold a certain feeling about them. The flat light casts few shadows and creates a whole new look to the scene before you. Things are seen literally in a new light. Look and see for yourself.

Bones.

A little friend wanders up to me. She is quite a girl. A large female tabby. Very friendly, she only has to spot you and she comes up with her tail in the air.

Even more hedge bones.

A gentle clear pale blue sky allows a weak warming sun to shine. But I doubt if there is strength to clear the hardness away.

More bones.

It is in fact one of the most perfect methods for older people to get exercise. Bending down, moving around digging and planting, carrying weights. All help to maintain the ability to move, even strengthening bone density.

The problem with older people is when they succumb to a sedentry lifestyle, that’s when things go wrong. Things stiffen up, restricted movements set in and cardio problems occur.

Gardening helps with all these things. Plus being in the fresh air and surrounded by living green.

The Centre for disease control and prevention in a study came to the conclusion that more people should work in gardens.

Growing benefits everything, You, your environment and the planet.

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A quiet first day of the year, a lovely feeling on a New Years day, a light cold wind, flat overcast sky and peace..

Bones of the hedge.

Now research has shown that plants and flowers in hospitals definitely help by lowering the need for pain medication, create positive physiological response such as lower blood pressure and heart rate.

It seems that living plants rather than just cut flowers have even greater benefits because of their longevity. It concluded that plants have a direct beneficial effect on patients health.

Hmm shame about some of our local hospitals who do not allow plants or flowers to be left for patients. We have had to take them away as we left after visiting someone in hospital.

You don’t need to be ill to get the benefits, all green growing things are beneficial to health. A well known fact is, gardeners are some of the longest livers. Grow More Plants!

More bones of the hedge.

More bones.

No wind or even breeze stirs. It’s going to be a mild Christmas.

Bones of the hedge

The last couple of days have been mild enough for insects to venture out, which never ceases to amaze me such little warmth in the air brings out life such as this.

More hedge bones.