breakdown of bright yellow, making this
neurotransmitters tree a beautiful addition to a
in the brain, garden landscape.
supports memory,
Each year as I add to my herb
and stimulates
garden, I think of the herbs that
mental activity. It
will be beneficial to me now and
is also used in hair
in the future. I also think of the
eyes and larger, bright flowers in care formulas to encourage
herbs that will be beneficial to
bold colors such as red, orange, hair growth. Running fingers
my mother and I plan accord-
and yellow, provide a stimulus for through its leaves during a
ingly. I’m thankful that gardening
the visually impaired. stroll through the garden will
has been a part of my family
Gardens shouldn’t just be release its oils and stimulating
for generations, and can remain
limited to showy flowers; herbs properties.
a part of my daily activities
can be especially beneficial to a
• Echinacea is an antimicrobial throughout my lifespan.
senior’s garden. To get the most
and has been shown to be
out of any herb garden, careful
aimee LaNier
effective in fighting infections.
planning is necessary. It is impor-
An added benefit of its
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presence in the garden is Hoffman, D. (2007). Herbal
helpful for individual needs or
the anticipation of its large,
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the needs of a special popula-
bright pink blooms in the
Healing Arts Press.
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Mackenzie, E. (2006). Complementary
longevity supporting herbs nearby
• Ginkgo helps stimulate
and alternative medicine for older
is especially important. Herbs
peripheral and cerebral
adults. New York: Springer Publishing
from the garden may be used in
circulation and increases
Company.
remedy preparations such as teas
oxygen to the brain. It is
Rutgers Cooperative Research
or may simply be observed for
useful to promote memory, and Extension. (2005). Fact Sheet:
their healing nature.
and is used in the prevention
Gardening with seniors. New
• Rosemary is a wonderful
of Alzheimer’s disease and
Brunswick: Rutgers Cook College
herb to add to a senior’s
Resource Center.
dementia. During the fall,
garden. It helps prevent the
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