Bluestem Gardening

April 20, 2025

9 Minutes
Garden Health and Wellbeing

Transform Your Garden Into a Natural Stress-Relief Sanctuary

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Plunge your hands into rich, cool soil and feel your shoulders instantly relax – gardening’s power as a natural stress reliever runs far deeper than simple distraction. Research shows the <a href="https://bluestem.ca/garden-health-and-wellbeing/how-community-gardens-transform-mental-health-through-ecotherapy/">mental health benefits...
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11 Minutes
Permaculture and Regenerative Methods

Smart Water Solutions That Make Your Permaculture Garden Thrive

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Transform your garden’s water systems by implementing <a href="https://bluestem.ca/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-gardening/transform-your-garden-into-a-self-sustaining-ecosystem-permaculture-made-simple/">permaculture principles</a> that mimic nature’s own water management patterns. Capture rainwater through strategically placed swales and berms, directing flow to where it’s needed most while preventing...
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