The Soothing Gardens on Campus
Different
climates affect where and how a plant, flower, or tree will grow and living in
a place that is practically summer yearlong is not something to take lightly.
Because the weather is always scorching hot, and the plants in Arizona need a
lot of water and maintenance with the help of people that care. Usually in
desert like areas, the plants are not full of colors or full of beauty. But usually
beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The plants in the desert are made to
“survive” the heat and being able to go to a change of scenery anywhere is a
gift and something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. The native plants to
Arizona can go without water for a long time and that allows for animals from
this climate to have a home. But because there are so many people that care
about plant, trees, and flowers, there are a lot more plants here that wouldn’t
be able to survive in this weather. With the help of others, now people are
able to see colorful flowers and tall trees that are not native to Arizona, but
are here because of the maintenance.
On the
Tempe Arizona State University campus, it is hard trying to find a perfect
place that allows students and guests to feel relaxed and be in tune with
nature. In this blog I will be describing certain places on campus that would
allow people to feel at ease and feel serenity.
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This is a vase of my favorite
flowers, specifically the yellow ones.
They are called daffodils or narcissus. The other flower is a daisy and I don’t really like it, but it is still pretty. |
In other
words I am pointing out the gardens on campus that provide shade, a nice view,
and provide a great working space. The environment is very important because it
provides the perfect atmosphere for everything.
Soothingness:
When
people come to these soothing gardens their souls should be touched, spirits lifted,
and senses stimulated (Witalis). Adults, children, and elderly people should
feel physically challenged and make them aware of their stunning surroundings. This
will bring peace of mind whenever people are among the gardens.
Therapeutic Attractions:
Many people commute to ASU or live
on campus, whether they are students and faculty or just friends and family
coming for a visit. They are going to want to see the campus and be in a place
that feels comfortable and is stunning to look at. Taking them to one of the
gardens will make them feel at peace and comfortable with their surroundings.
People like the feeling of not having to worry and like just sitting in a place
of beauty. Going to a garden will help people feel at ease and some say that it
will even take away any negative energy from them and lift their spirits.
“Gardens that soothe include therapeutic gardens because they also touch the
soul and stimulate senses. Therapeutic gardens use plant material and gardening
to enhance the health and quality of life for certain individuals. Such gardens
lift the spirits while improving a person's mind, body, and spirit,” (Witalis).
For people with an open mind and that are in tune with nature, will agree that
being outside, surrounded by nature will make a happier and healthier person. Not
only are the gardens therapeutic, but they also allow for people to get work
done or just hang out with friends.
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This is a beautiful prickly cactus with
a flower that blooms at night and lasts a few hours to a few days. Although Arizona
plants are not the best to look at they have their own beauty… once people look
past the thorns and spikes.
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Finally,
the most important information to gather from this is that the gardens on
campus have a great environment, a soothingness feel to it, a therapeutic
attraction that will bring many people here. All three of these defining
factors are easily interchangeable because people will be able to feel all at
the same time. My facts are that I notice people like to come to these gardens
because of the fresh air and the nice view allows for the mind to think a lot
more clearly and will enable high-quality work or study because there are less
distractions. The added benefit to most of the gardens is that they provide
shade from the sun. And living in Arizona, people will agree that shade
is God’s blessing. Going to one of the many gardens on campus will allow for
people to do these things and many other activities as well. Some people will
play hacky sack or just throw a ball back and forth. And some will just laze around
on the grass and look up at the drifting clouds that constantly, but slowly
change form. Although it is hot in Arizona and most of the plants are not the
most gorgeous and attractive plants to look at, the gardens on campus allow for
people to see a variety of plants and flowers that people would normally not see.
It also allows for people to have a place to study, eat, or just hang out with
friends. The four places with the "best and soothing" gardens on the
ASU campus are the Computing Commons, Student Services Building, Dixie Gammage
Hall, and Coor Building.
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