The secret life of trees? Who knew there was even such a thing!?? Plant care is becoming an increasingly important subject, especially now that more Americans are becoming plant parents. In fact, the 2019 National Gardening Survey revealed that American gardeners have spent about $50 billion on lawn and garden retail sales. That number is only growing since the global pandemic hit - families that never even scratched their dirt before were all of a sudden planting gardens and trees to guarantee food for their families. My folks added a pear tree to their mini orchard of an apricot and cherry tree - and wanted an apple tree but there were none available! The Secret Life of Trees Therapist Lily Ewing explained that this trend is also related to our human need to create and nurture connections. Whenever gardeners provide their plants with the right amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients, they're rewarded with growth — from strong roots to lush green leaves. Given how … [Read more...]