The Art of Mindful Gardening: Sowing the seeds of Meditation

By Ark Redwood

The Art of Mindful Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, head gardener at Chalice Well, one of Britain’s most sacred gardens, guides you through the changing seasons, expanding your knowledge of how to be conscious of the living and providing expert insight on meditating in your natural environment. This book will be essential reading for those looking to add a mindful dimension to the experience of gardening.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ivy Press
• Release date: Apr 29, 2011
• ISBN: 9781908005120

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