Thrive is a national charity whose mission is to research, educate and promote the use and advantages of gardening for people with a disability.
06/09/2010
Thrive’s Festival of Harvest
The sun shone on Thrive's Festival of Harvest which marked the closing of the 2010 Plant A Difference campaign.

03/08/2010
National Garden Show to support Thrive
Spectacular garden displays! Wonderful flowers! Arrays of fruit and vegetables - plus advice from top gardening experts - Special offer to Thrive supporters and members.

About Thrive
Thrive is a small national charity that uses gardening to change lives. We champion the benefits of gardening, carry out research and offer training and practical solutions so that anyone with a disability can take part in, benefit from and enjoy gardening.
Festival of Harvest Saturday 4 September Take your first step into autumn at Thrive’s Festival of Harvest on Saturday 4 September.

Local produce, including our own home-grown seasonal vegetables, will be on offer alongside delicious preserves and delightful gifts from our garden shop.

Find out more about Thrive's Festival of Harvest.
Step into STH workshops

Thrive now offers 'Step into STH' (Social and Therapeutic Horticulture) workshops with two different themes that offer learners the opportunity to gain an insight into STH and its practice and gain practical skills and advice

28 September 2010 Step into STH workshop – A beginner’s guide in how to use gardening as a therapeutic activity and meet your clients needs.

Further information about these ‘Step into STH’ workshops.

How do I carry on gardening? Sight loss affects over 2 million people in the UK. Sadly, many are faced with disadvantage and social exclusion. Community gardening has to power to change all this.

The Royal Horticultural Society and Thrive have collaborated to assist with including gardeners who have sight loss into community gardening groups and have produced a guide, Gardening for All.

Find out more about Community Gardening and download a free Gardening for All Guide.
carry on gardening

If you've had a stroke and need help with your rehabilitation Thrive has got some excellent advice to get you back in the garden.

Find out more ways to make your garden easier and activities to help you manage you rehabilitation after a stroke.