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...
Articles on: Joy
A space to explore joy through nature, creating botanical arts and crafts, sharing nature books, and making beautiful food from plants, with a special love for edible flowers.
Gardening and the 5 ways to wellbeing
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...
Providing support with growing kits
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...
My journey to Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
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...
That thing you’re feeling… It’s biophilia
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...
The first rose – Primrose
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...
The connections plants make
I don't think it's any accident that when we make connections with plants, we make connections with each other. I discovered how true this is when I was selling edible flowers. My customers would...
Oh You Pretty Things!
Last month I was delighted to be invited to bring my edible flowers to 'Oh You Pretty Things!' A retro kitsch styled wedding photo shoot lead by photographer Becky Ryan and with a wonderful team of...
