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.
Caring for houseplants in winter
Houseplants can be affected by the seasons as much as plants outdoors. Thrive ambassador David Domoney offers advice on caring for houseplants in winter, to keep them looking their best.
Essential gardening tools and equipment 2025
What gardening tools and equipment couldn't you do without? Our Gardening Club members and Thrive staff share their most useful items.
Making a plan for spring
Get set for spring by collecting ideas for your garden. You could follow our guide and make a collage or plot plan for plants and more.
Gardening with a lung condition
Millions of people across the UK have lung conditions, such as asthma, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary fibrosis. We share advice on gardening comfortably for health and wellbeing.
Gardening activities and heart disease
Finding enjoyable and manageable gardening activities can help your long-term rehabilitation, recovery and wellbeing.
Wheelchair friendly garden design
Find advice and tips when thinking about accessible, wheelchair friendly garden design.
Mental or physical illness can strike any of us at any time, as I know only too well, but Thrive is working miracles, it is transforming people’s lives.
— Monty Don
