CRYSTALS

You may have heard about the incredible power of crystals for the body. Thought to bring healing and protection to the mind, soul and body, they have long been used in alternative medicine to align chakras and soothe the inner being.

Just like humans, plants have an energy of their own and this can be revitalised with the use of some strategically placed stones. The healing vibrations of crystals can encourage growth and even revive poorly plants.

7 HEALING CRYSTALS TO BOOST YOUR MICRO-GARDEN

MOSS AGATE - Probably the number one stone used amongst gardeners. This stone promotes grounding and helps bring out your green thumb. It is also known to bring vitality to your plant and helps you create a connection or bond with your green friends.

MOONSTONE – Well, it goes without saying this contains the energies of the moon, but moonstone is said to promote rest. A favourite amongst Native Americans, moonstone promotes restorative health. It is a symbol of fertility and will make for happy plants.

GREEN CALCITE - A stone ideal for a space that is too loud, this gem helps soothe anxious and stressed plants. Offering this lovely stone to your plants will result in a lush and happy garden.

MALACHITE - Used by the Egyptians, malachite is the stone of fertility and vegetation, so it makes sense to place this in the garden! This crystal encourages growth and abundance in a strong supportive environment. An excellent stone if your garden is affected by EMF, since electrical panels or towers near your home will cause your plants to suffer. Place a malachite stone nearby to help protect them.

CLEAR QUARTZ - This stone is known as the master healer. Every holistic healer has this gem in their bag of tricks. A work horse for many things, clear quartz is not only a great general stone to promote vitality, it also helps boost and power-up other stones. If you don’t know where to start and the idea of putting rocks in your garden seems funny, start here. This one will do wonders and help you ease into the world of healing stones.

TIGER’S EYE - The stone of courage and strength, tiger’s eye will foster root growth. It helps bring harmony to the garden and also helps maintain wealth.

CITRINE - Citrine warms, cleanses, and energizes you and your garden.  Highly protective, this stone makes a great tool for transmuting negative energy into positive energies. It is associated with the solar plexus and helps enhance your garden environment. It is also the merchants’ stone, giving you abundance in your life. If your garden sits in the back-left corner of your home, place citrine there to bring vitality to your flowerbeds and finances!