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I write about Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) a lot on this website, so I thought it would be useful to explain a little more about what it is and how it is used. The benefits of horticultural activities for people experiencing ill health (especially mental...

The knowledge that gardening and caring for nature has positive effects on our wellbeing is quite widespread now. Furthermore, solid evidence as to how and why it is beneficial is continually strengthening and expanding. This is something I'm really keen to highlight...

Can you help me provide growing kits and / or creative plant based activities to a charity that supports people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? A couple of weeks ago I put together twenty kits for the Wellbeing Support Team and their clients at...

I distinctly remember the first time I noticed the significant positive effect that gardening has on my body and mind. I even spoke it out loud at the time. I also remember years later when I realised how profound that effect is. This catalysed my journey of learning...

There are times when our hearts yearn for mountain views or to be surrounded by tall trees. Some of us might crave a coastal escape, listening to the waves and breathing in the salty air. Some of us need to work our hands in the soil and nurture plants. In the past...

When I look around my garden at the moment, there are waves of pretty crocuses, cheery daffodils and pink blossom appearing on the trees but the real show stealers are the primroses. Through the exceptionally wet and dull winter we've had here in Nottingham these guys...