ALPA - Land for Life’s Post

Some reflections this #WorldMentalHealthDay. If you ask anyone who gardens and grows, you’re unlikely to get a simple answer. For me, the community garden did so much more than provide me with a space to grow plants. As well as helping me to meet my neighbours and people I wouldn’t have normally have crossed paths with, it also rehabilitated me after a nasty bicycle accident and provided the fertile ground on which I changed my entire career path. I set up Hackney Herbal back in 2015 as a way to connect people and herbs in my local area. I began to realise that there was a wealth of plant-related knowledge across Hackney and that people were keen to talk about the plants of their homelands. This gave me the idea to create a project that celebrated the diversity of the area through the plants that people used culturally. We are now based at Trowbridge Gardens in Hackney Wick and are creating a space where people can come and learn and share knowledge about growing, herbs and permaculture. While many people face multiple barriers to accessing land to grow their own food, we also encourage people to seek out edible and medicinal wild plants in their locality. Seeing how these plants come and go throughout the year helps us tune in to the seasons. In doing so we become more aware of the weather and climate and can try to live more in line with the yearly cycle. Taking a walk in a local green space or visiting the same spot regularly and seeing how it changes is a great way to connect with land around us. It can provide us with a much-needed window of respite or moment of escape in our busy city lives. Growing food and foraging in the city invites us to be part of a wider ecology of life beyond our human connections and reminds us of the importance of exchange and mutual aid between people and planet.I’ve been working with people and plants for over 10 years now and can guarantee that if you let them plants will bring you joy. If I’ve learnt anything over the years, it’s that when you take time to nurture your natural environment you are in fact nurturing yourself. #natureconnection #socialenterprise #mentalhealth

🐝 Every year on May 20th, World Bee Day is celebrated to emphasize the vital importance of bees and other pollinators in sustaining human welfare and planetary health. 👨🌾 This date marks the birth of Anton Janša, who was a trailblazer in modern #beekeeping and also a painter, hailing from Slovenia. 👉 Bees boast an extensive evolutionary #heritage that dates back over 50 million years, originally evolving from wasps. According to theories, these early #honey-producing bees underwent a slow evolutionary #transformation. They moved from feeding their offspring with prey to consuming plant-based substances like nectar and pollen. Consequently, their physical traits adapted, and their predatory behavior was replaced by the need to collect plant-based food. 😎 World #Bee Day focuses on improving the living conditions of pollinators, fostering an environment where bees and other pollinating creatures can flourish. #apiz

🌿 Lessons from My Garden: Weeds Are Important Too 🌿 My daddy used to say that -“In the garden of life, not everything that sprouts is a delicate flower or a fruitful vine. Sometimes, the uninvited guests—our weeds—hold invaluable lessons”. 🌱 #Resilience: Weeds are masters of survival, flourishing in conditions where other plants struggle. They remind us to be adaptable and resilient, thriving even in adversity. #Purpose: Every plant, even a weed, has a role in the ecosystem. Weeds can prevent soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and provide habitats for beneficial insects. Similarly, every individual has a unique contribution to make, adding value to our diverse world. #Perspective: Weeds teach us to look beyond appearances and appreciate the hidden benefits. What might seem undesirable at first can offer unexpected positives if we shift our perspective. Every human being is important. Just like the weeds in our garden, every person has a unique role and value, contributing to the richness and diversity of our world. #Inclusion, #adaptability, and a deeper understanding of our surroundings—these are the lessons we can glean from our garden's humble weeds. 🌻 Let's celebrate the #resilience within us and the #hiddenstrengths in others. After all, every part of our #ecosystem, just like every person, has a vital role to play. 🌍💚 #GardeningLessons #Inclusion #Resilience #Sustainability #GrowthMindset #Leadership

🐝 We are celebrating National Honeybee Day today - August 17! In honor of these incredible pollinators are vital to our ecosystems and food supply. Honoring their hard work by supporting local beekeepers, planting bee-friendly flowers, and spreading awareness about their importance. 💛 Join the buzz and make a difference today! #NationalHoneyBeeDay #SaveTheBees #BeeFriendly #PollinatorPower #SupportLocalBeekeepers #ProtectOurPlanet #marketingoneonone #marketingtips #contentcreators #contentcreationusa #reels #adsforbusiness

"In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike." — Paolo Coelho 🌲✨ Learn more and start planting trees using this link: https://lnkd.in/geFqqJEv Share this post to raise awareness! 💚 #PauloCoelho #UniqueJourney #DiversityInNature #MindfulLiving

🐝 Happy World Bee Day! On this special occasion, let’s dive into some fascinating bee facts that highlight the incredible contributions of these tiny pollinators. 🌸 - Bees play a crucial role in pollinating 70% of the world's crops, highlighting their significance in maintaining our food supply. - A single honeybee colony can house up to 60,000 bees. - Bees have the ability to recognise human faces and communicate through a unique method called the "waggle dance." - Honeybees use pheromones to communicate with one another, signalling danger, food sources, and regulating colony behaviour. - Honeybees can perceive ultraviolet light, invisible to humans, aiding them in identifying patterns on flowers for nectar and pollen collection. Remember, bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, so let’s celebrate them today and every day! #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees 🐝🌼

🌟 “Danny and Sunny’s kindness mission: Plant a flower or tree and leave a legacy of love for nature. 🌳✨” 🌱✨ Let’s Plant Some Kindness ✨🌱 Danny and Sunny, our Kind Elves, have a wonderful idea: Plant a flower or tree today! Whether it’s in your garden, a local park, or even a pot on your windowsill, this small act of kindness for nature has a big impact. 🌍 Why it matters: • Flowers and trees provide beauty, oxygen, and habitats for wildlife. 🌸🦜 • Planting is a way to give back to the earth and create something that lasts. • It’s a calming, mindful activity that brings joy to you and future generations. 🎯 Today’s Challenge: • Choose your spot and plant a flower, shrub, or tree. 🌻🌳 • Involve your children—it’s a beautiful lesson in caring for the environment. • Watch it grow over time and feel proud of your contribution to the planet. ✨ Let’s leave the world better than we found it. Share your planting photos and stories in the comments below. Let’s inspire each other to grow something meaningful! 🌍💚 #KindElfTradition #PlantKindness #CaringForNature #PositiveParenting #FamilyTraditions #GenerationalHealing #KindnessMatters #TreePlanting #FlowerPower #CreatingMemories #RaisingKindKids #ElfOnTheShelfAlternative

Our most common question answered. How exactly does Social Flowers work without knowing their address? Let us explain the magic ✨💐✨ #FlowerDelivery #Gifts #SocialFlowers #FlowerDelivery #FlowersToronto #FlowersNewYork #FlowersChicago #FlowersSeattle #FlowersDetroit #FlowersAtlanta #SocialFlowers

Did you know Eminence plants a tree through the Forests For The Future program every time you purchase a product? 🌱1 product = 1 tree!🌳 To date Eminence have planted over 25 million trees. The program helps support farmers and communities in developing countries giving them the opportunity to work and grow food which feeds their families and their community. 📸@eminenceorganics #forestsforthefuture #plantatree #givingback #supportdevelopingcountries #developingcountries #earthmonth #25milliontrees

"Herders claim that it is not they but rather the buffalos that choose which dob they should go to, and they simply follow." Our latest article highlights the Nand Gaoli pastoralists in the Vidarbha region and their sustainable practices. Discover the deep connection the Nand-Gaoli community have with their land and the challenges they face. Let's recognize and support traditional knowledge in conservation efforts. Kanna Siripurapu Prafulla Kalokar #community #conservation #IndigenousKnowledge #Sustainability #NandGaoliCommunity #pastoralist Terralingua and Langscape Magazine