Make the most of the opportunities gardening offers.
Explore activities, advice and inspiration tailored to your needs and interests.
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Why gardening is good for you
Why gardening is good for your mental health
Gardens are special spaces. They can improve our wellbeing in many ways, helping us feel calm or giving a sense of purpose.
Pumpkin carving and design
Carving and designing a pumpkin is a wonderfully creative Halloween tradition. You might even be lucky enough to have one you've grown yourself to use!
Preserving and storing your produce
You want to waste as little of your carefully home grown food harvest as possible. We look at ways to preserve and store your produce.
Gardening activities and heart disease
Finding enjoyable and manageable gardening activities can help your long-term rehabilitation, recovery and wellbeing.
Bulbs to plant in autumn
Gardeners love thinking about what will grow and change. When you plant bulbs in autumn, you can then wait for the excitement of the first shoots in spring.
Leo's story – developing a career passion for edibles
A childhood spent renovating gardens and growing veg has led Leo to a career passion for edibles. He answers our questions on all things gardening.
Adding fruit to your garden
From fruit trees to grapevines, there are plenty of ways to bring delicious fruit into your garden. We look at some of the ways to grow your own.
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