The key to better mindfulness may be your public garden

Visiting a public garden nowadays is more than a stroll through pretty flowers. In recent years, these spaces have embraced a more mindful approach that seeks to deepen visitors’ connection with nature and promote sustainable practices. “Public gardens are a place of inspiration for what’s in bloom, so you can then go home and buy these flowers locally,” says Debra Prinzing, one of the founders of the slow flower movement and creator of SlowFlowers.com. This online directory connects consumers to florists and designers who use local flowers. Here are some...