December 2007 Archives

Butterfield Green N16
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There was a bulb planting session held at Butterfield Green in which bluebells, daffodils and crocuses were added to this increasingly interesting green space. The local community have been instrumental in creating changes there and have even planted an orchard.

When you are involved in activities such as planting, digging and general garden work, remember what you have learnt in Alexander lessons, think about your use and give yourself directions. If you remind yourself not to pull your head back and freely hinge forwards from your hip joints, adapting the monkey position, you will look after yourself and avoid the back pain that so often happens after bending and digging.

Equally, take care when you have to look up and reach up to prune trees and bushes.  Make sure you allow your neck to freely maintain as much length as you can and undo any contracted muscles, once you have finished.

Enjoy your gardening and planting and look forward to a beautiful spring that you can enjoy, along with all the insects and other species that will appreciate having another food source early in the year.