In looking for fun celebrations in July, I cam across this
one: Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day.
When I saw it, I thought “Oh now that is crazy”. But the more I read about it, the more I
liked it.
Take Your House Plant for a Walk Day is on July 27th
and it is just that. You take one of your potted houseplants outside for a walk
(if they are big, use a wagon). It is
suppose to get the plant adjusted to the environment, give it a little direct
sunlight (or rain if it is not a sunny day), meet up with other plant owners
and admire each other’s plants (and maybe get some plant tips). It is suppose to be great for the plants.
It might also be good for you. You have to go on that walk with your plant
(not a good idea to send them on their own, they probably wouldn’t get very far)
so you get some exercise and a little sunlight (Vitamin D) yourself.
Now if this is a bit too far out for you, then spend the day
taking care of your plants. Maybe set
them outside for the day so they can get that sun or rain. Or repot them if they need it. Put your plant in a new location in the house
for more sunlight.
If you don’t own a plant, well, this might be a good day to
buy one. Houseplants are great for the
air quality of the house. And they are
good for the emotional quality of the humans living with the plants. They are pretty to look at. The green of the leaves is a very soothing
color (healing color). And it is nice to
have something to care for (if for some reason you can’t have pets and live
alone).
So bond with your plants on this day and go for a walk
together. Your plants will thank you.
©2018 Cheryl Fillion
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