Episode description

Plant friends, we are changing things up. We're taking a detour from our typical long-form content to introduce a new format — mini-episodes — taken from our rich conversations. These episodes are meant to be your bite-sized lessons about how to use nature to bring joy into your life. And in this first episode, inspired by our recent interview on aromatic gardening, we’re going to talk about 5 practical steps to incorporate scent into our daily routines.

• [00:26] What these mini-episodes are about
• [01:18] Why smell is important for memory and stress relief
• [02:39] #1 Going for a restorative post-rain walk
• [03:21] #2 Utilizing essential oils
• [03:59] Different ways to diffuse essential oils
• [04:43] Some essential oils and plants you can use!
• [06:04] #3 Growing scented plants (if you’re not into oils)
• [08:06] #4 Interplanting aromatic plants with edible plants
• [08:39] #5 Making yourself a mini bouquet

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