Word ForestMany species of trees produce blossoms as part of their annual cycle: in the UK hawthorns mark the beginning of spring, and plum blossom has strong cultural significance in China. It’s no surprise that blossoming has become a way to describe entering a more positive stage of your life, but how can the two intertwine? Read our latest article to find out more about the ways our relationships with nature can improve our mental health.
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On Change, Seasons, and the Companionship of Trees - Word Forest
I’m grateful to say that, as well as a rather grey car park, during the year I spent in hospital, my window looked out onto a large oak tree. When I was first admitted its branches were bare, the first week of a cold April, yet to give way to fresh leaves. That initial period […]