How To Become A Conscious Gardener?

by Garden World India Garden World

We often get so caught up in the daily hustle of our lives that being compartmentalized has become almost a natural way of being. Endlessly clicking our keyboards in temperature-controlled lab-like offices with unlimited amounts of caffeine, we are on the verge of extinction. Extinction of human consciousness.

The vacation that we toil for so much is indicative that human beings want to break free. Our pursuit of joy is always goal-oriented and hence hangs somewhere in the future. According to spiritual sciences, a human being is made of 5 basic elements – Air, Water, Soil, Fire, or heat, and Space. The more we live in touch with these elements, the more profound our experience of life will be, and the more we will live in the ‘now’ of life!

Conscious gardening is one great way to achieve this. Can you recall the joy you felt as a kid when you accidentally planted a seed that grew into a sapling? The joy can be re-lived again by becoming a conscious gardener. A gardener who is aware that whatever form of plant he is nurturing has a purpose of serving, he is just a means. A conscious gardener is aware that the elements that form a human being and that which becomes a faintly greening tree are not different.

This enlightenment that comes with being in touch with our planet through gardening, invokes a certain humility – how can any form of life be different from me? Let us now explore some of the basics of garden maintenance and setting up your first garden. Come up-close with nature, all the while learning some life-lessons!

• Choose what you are planting

It is important to feel connected to the plants that will eventually bless your garden. It is equally important to understand your natural affinity for a particular type of plant. Maybe you want to plant some lilies or impress your children with some roses. Or chances are that you would like to see some spices in your garden which you can brag about at the dinner table. You must know that your choice of a particular type of plant or a balanced combination of many will have different maintenance requirements. Start small!

• Find the right spot

After choosing what you want to plant, the next step is to decide the spaces for each of your plants consciously. Almost all vegetables and flowers require 5-8 hours of regular sunlight. Ideal spots must be identified in the garden and allocated accordingly. You can't grow tomatoes in the shade and ferns in sunlight. You can reach out to your local nursery for help or check on Google and YouTube to educate yourself.

Choose a relatively flat surface in your garden as it is hard, time-taking, and expensive to treat a sloping garden. Looking out for windbreaks, like the walls of your building, huge trees, etc. can protect smaller plants from winds.

• Pay attention to your soil

The quality of the soil will determine the quality of the fruits and flowers. The more fertile soil, the better the growth. Residential locations usually need a top-up of good soil quality. This is because the topsoil is usually stripped away during construction. Adding organic matter such as compost, decayed leaves, and dry grass while tilling a new bed can improve your gardening experience. Leaving the organic matter on the soil surface will eventually rot into humus, and the earthworms will mix this with the subsoil.

Suppose you are uncertain about the type of soil that your garden holds. In that case, it is always better to use professional services like Garden World who will help you with the testing, treating, cultivating of the garden, and lay the foundation for the garden of your dreams. You can participate in the process and learn from experts about the best techniques for becoming a conscious gardener.

• Sow the seeds, water them and forget the fruits

Whether you choose to plant lettuce and sunflowers that can grow independently from the seeds or plan on raising a money plant that needs support, you must be willing to forget about the outcome to become a great gardener.

Constantly water the plants at the right time. Seedlings should never go dry. Transplants are also required to be watered every other day until they develop roots. Watering the soil is also an essential step in gardening and is based on several factors such as climate, quality of the soil, rainfall, etc. Nature never lies. So, feel the soil 3 to 4 inches below the surface to check the dryness and initiate watering. It is best to water the plants and soil in the morning to minimize evaporation.

Conclusion

Gardening is a skill, and like any other, can be learned too. The difference between a caretaker and a conscious gardener is that of joy. While institutions like Garden World have customized solutions for your individual gardening needs, both commercial and residential, joy has to be found within. Waking up to water the plants daily and finding a sense of joy in raising marigolds cannot be taught.

Let us make gardening a conscious choice!