Take a Break in the Garden

Take a Break in the Garden*  

Living with Nature Center

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

“The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.” – Hanna Rion

Dr Abe V Rotor

Author (left) with student-guests from the University of Northern Philippines and neighboring schools pose at the Living with Nature Botanical Garden.   

                  “My garden is my favorite teacher.” – Betsy Garmon

The garden provides seedlings for community planting activities 

and specimens or study. 

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most 

important labor of humanity.” – Daniel Webster

Outdoor Children's Art Workshop

 

Educational tour, grownups and children alike, at the garden.

“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” – Mahatma Gandhi

 

                                    Guests spend leisure time by the garden pond.

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” – May Sarton

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  Students from the University of Northern Philippines, Philippine Science High School (IS) and San Vicente Integrated School plant anahaw seedlings (Livistona rotundifolia) and seeds of fruit trees at the Living with Nature Center, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, April 13, 2025.  

* Here's why a garden break can be so beneficial

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Stress Reduction: Studies have shown that even short periods of time in nature can lower stress hormone levels.

Improved Mental Health: Connecting with nature can help improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost overall well-being.

Sense of Calm: The tranquility of a garden can promote a sense of calm and relaxation, helping to reset your mind and body.

Increased Creativity: Gardening can inspire imagination and creativity, offering a space for new ideas and connections.

Sensory Engagement: The sights, sounds, smells, and textures of a garden engage your senses, providing a grounding experience.

Work-Life Balance: Taking breaks outdoors, including in a garden, can help restore psychological and physiological resources depleted by work. ~

“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” – Jenny Uglow