Research

Learning from what we do, sharing ideas with others and finding even better ways to help change disabled people’s lives through gardening is all part of the way we work at Thrive.

We want everyone to know that gardening could help and to know how they can get started or where to go for help. And we want those interested in doing research into the benefits of gardening to get started without delay.

At Thrive, people are encouraged to ask questions about what works and why or how to we can make gardening even better for people with disabilities. But there’s so much still to find out.

For more information on our research, follow the links below or contact our Research Co-ordinator, Allayne Amos or call 0118 988 5688.

• Thrive Investigating Gardens
• Working with vulnerable school aged children
• Dementia and gardening
• Improving rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors and their families
• Health, well-being and social inclusion of vulnerable adults
• Horticulture in secure settings
• Your research – how Thrive can help

Research Partners

Thrive is seeking partners from research institutions and dementia support groups to collaborate on a study of the benefits of gardening for people with early onset dementia. Please contact Allayne Amos for more information.