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decline. Gardening slows this process, keeping fingers nimble Green Indoors – Plants for Your Home Office
and grip strong. Tying up beans, pinching tomato suckers, or The modern home has blurred lines: living rooms double as
handling tools engages the small muscles that many daily offices, dining tables become boardrooms, and laptops move
tasks neglect. from room to room. Amid the screens and schedules, plants
Beyond the physical, gardening offers emotional rewards to bring balance.
older adults: a sense of purpose, continuity, and connection Research confirms that indoor plants:
to the cycles of life. Community gardens, in particular, have • Improve air quality by filtering pollutants
been shown to combat loneliness and foster intergenerational • Reduce stress and boost concentration
bonds. Whether you’re 8 or 80, the garden offers something to • Enhance creativity and problem-solving
keep you moving, grounded, and engaged. • Add visual softness to workspaces that otherwise feel
sterile
Chinese proverb: “If you want to be And let’s be honest – they look fantastic on video calls.

happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.”
Four Favourites for Any Desk
• English Ivy – Known
for reducing mould and
airborne toxins, this trailing
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash • Aloe Vera – Easy to care
plant is as hardworking as it
is cheerful.

for, air-purifying, and full of
healing gel for burns and
skin irritation. A practical
companion.
• Bamboo Palm – A natural
IMPORTANT NUMBERS humidifier that thrives in
indirect light, adding a
gentle tropical feel to your
Police Emergency 10111 space.

Lyttelton Police Station 012 644 8600 • Jade Plant – With
thick, glossy leaves, this Photo by Susan Wilkinson on Unsplash
Pierre van Ryneveld 079 528 1630 succulent resembles a miniature tree. It’s believed to
Community Policing Forum
bring prosperity, and cuttings make thoughtful gifts to
Fire Emergency 10177 colleagues or friends.

Medical Emergency 082 911 Explore Estate Birdlife – Guided Walk
Join our first Birdlife Walk on

Main Gate Guardroom 012 662 3505 Saturday, 1 November.
• Start: 07:00 at the Post Office building
Security Duty Manager 082 937 8391 • End: around 08:30
Bring binoculars, wear comfortable shoes, and discover the
Controller 012 662 3505 Ext 3 feathery residents of our Estate with an expert guide.

Irene Farm Villages: A Note of Thanks

Estate Office 012 662 3505 Thank you for making Irene Farm Villages a welcoming, caring,
and vibrant community to live in. It’s the smiles, greetings, and
Estate Manager 066 008 8523 neighbourly spirit that make our Estate truly special. Let’s keep
building memories together.
Managing Agent: Account Ability
Warm regards,
• Tel: 082 780 0059 • Fax: 086 671 9798 • info@aams.co.za
Anna-Mart
Estate Manager

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