Jordanian doctor transforms clinic into garden
Surgery or greenery?
Jordanian Doctor Nizar Al-Halaby
has grown over 3,000 plants
in his small clinic in Amman
for the wellbeing of his patients
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) PLANTSMAN AND FAMILY DOCTOR, NIZAR AL-HALABY, SAYING:
"Anyone who has studied psychology understands that plants are calming. Just like classical music calms one down, these plants will do the same. It is better to look at something beautiful than to look at nothing."
He started planting 35 years ago
and has a soft spot for cacti
He spends two hours a week watering the plants
and patients seem to love it
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) PATIENT, MOHAMMAD ABU ZAINAH, SAYING :
"I've been visiting this doctor for more than 20 years, yes it has been more than 20 years, we came here as kids with our mother and would stare at the plants in the clinic. We used to play with the plants and even tried taking some home. It's been a sight to see ever since I was a kid."
