In the hustle and bustle and pressures of modern life, with persistent digital screens and concrete jungles, it’s no wonder general stress and anxiety levels have increased significantly among us all. In fact, according to a 2024 “Burnout Report” by Mental Health UK, 9 in 10 adults surveyed “experiencing high or extreme stress” in the […]

Taking cuttings from a plant is a fantastic method to propagate new plants and expand your garden. Learning to do this allows you to produce several new plants from a single, established one. This is a good way of preserving tender plants such as Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, Geraniums, Osteospermums and Verbena, for example if you’re worried […]

While all gardens appeal to our senses in some way, sensory stimulation in gardening, or ‘sensory gardens’ are gardens designed to rouse some or all of our five senses through scent, sight, sound, taste, and touch. Plants are, of course, at the heart and soul of sensory gardening. Each plant introduced is chosen for its […]

Gardening is not just a joyful hobby; it’s also an activity that can significantly contribute to your overall health and fitness. If you have green fingers, you might not even realise that those hours spent planting, weeding, and pruning are doing your body a world of good. It’s exercise! But just how is gardening beneficial […]

We often encourage people to garden for the environmental and wildlife benefits. But what about us humans? Well, gardening is a very beneficial pastime. It is a proven and fantastic way to make us feel happier and healthier. Not only does it provide an escape from our fast-paced, technology-filled lives, but it also offers numerous […]