5 Ways You Can Use Plants For Self Care

Plants are very beneficial for your mental and physical health. It’s been written about all over the Internet including in my own post here. But how can you incorporate more plants into your life to reap their benefits? In this post, I will give you 5 general ways you can level up your lifestyle by using plants for self care.

Decorating Your Surroundings

The easiest way to incorporate plants into your life is to decorate your surroundings with them. Even the most die-hard of modern minimalists will put at least a plant or two (fake or otherwise) into their residence to add some greenery and life.

Soften those hard angles and edges in your home with lush houseplants or colorful bouquets of fresh flowers. Your mental health will thank you and your residence will become much more cozy and welcoming.

Growing Your Own Food

One of the best ways to use plants for self care is to know exactly what you are consuming. Growing your own food allows you to limit your amount of exposure to pesticides and toxins sprayed by commercial agriculture. Not only is growing your own food much healthier, your produce will taste fresh and flavorful. There’s nothing quite like plucking ripe tomatoes or raspberries off the vine and eating them right in the garden.

The amount of personal satisfaction and accomplishment is also a huge benefit to growing your own food. In this day and age, fewer and fewer people realize where their food comes from. Even fewer know how to garden. Being able to harvest a bounty of veggies to share with family and friends is something to take pride in.

Brewing Your Own Drinks

Technically, this category can fit under “Growing Your Own Food.” But any topic that discusses alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks deserves its own category!

If have the right environmental conditions, you can grow and brew your own tea and coffee. Coffee plants (Coffee arabica) can be found quite frequently at nurseries or in commercial home improvement stores. Most camellias can be used for brewing tea, but the best flavor comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. The list of herbs to combine with your tea is extensive, and many have medicinal and beneficial properties:

Using plants in alcoholic beverages is a long-standing tradition that dates back centuries. Plants can add a range of flavors, aromas, and colors to alcoholic drinks, and they have been used for this purpose in many cultures around the world.

Popular examples of plants used in alcoholic beverages include herbs such as mint and basil, fruits such as berries and citrus, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. By adding these plants, a whole new dimension of taste can be created, making the beverages more complex and interesting. It can also be a fun and creative way to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. Whether you’re making cocktails, liqueurs, or beer, incorporating plants into your beverages can result in a truly unique and delicious experience. So mix up your own cocktail, kick back, and relax!

Making & Using Your Own Bath & Body Products

Using plants to make your own bath and body products is a natural and effective way to care for yourself, inside and out. Plants contain a variety of beneficial properties, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, that can help to nourish and hydrate the skin. By using plants to make your own products, you have complete control over the ingredients that you are using, which can be particularly beneficial if you have sensitive skin or specific skincare needs.

Making your own bath and body products can be a fun and creative process. It can also be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing expensive store-bought products.

In addition to using your own handmade products, you can spice up your mundane bath or shower routine by using flowers and herbs. Harvest a bunch of eucalyptus and hang it beneath a showerhead. Or, enjoy a long soak in the tub with essential oils and flowers scattered on the water.

Botanical Crafts & Creative Projects

Creating art in itself is a very therapeutic activity. Using plants to make crafts and art is a unique and natural way to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home. Plants come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and they can be used to create beautiful and unique pieces of art. Whether you’re making wreaths, garlands, or pressed flower art, the possibilities are endless when it comes to using plants in your crafts. This type of art and crafting can also be a relaxing and therapeutic activity, as you work with natural materials to create something beautiful.

Furthermore, using plants to make crafts and art is an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to using synthetic materials, which can be harmful to the environment. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, using plants to make crafts and art is a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity and bring the beauty of nature into your home.