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A robin singing in the garden

Engaging our sense of hearing in the garden

From rustling leaves to wildlife noises, sound is an important dimension of a sensory garden. We share advice on bringing sound into your garden.

Gardening topic:
Inspiration Wildlife Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition Blind or partially sighted Mental health
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Slug and snail resistant plants

Even if we love supporting wildlife, it’s hard to love our plants getting eaten by slugs and snails. We share slug and snail resistant plants, as recommended by our Gardening Club.

Gardening topic:
Plants Sustainability Small garden Wildlife Large garden
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
A great tit on a homemade apple bird feeder

Simple homemade apple bird feeder

Creating a bird feeder at home is a fun activity for all ages, using all natural items. It's like making a homemade meal for your daily visitors.

Gardening topic:
Wildlife Families Sustainability Crafts
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
Part of a sensory garden with benches and mirrored ball sculpture with running water

Planning a sensory garden

Sensory gardens include features, objects and plants that appeal to our senses. They can be calming or stimulating, with a range of potential wellbeing benefits.

Gardening topic:
Plants Wildlife Large garden Small garden Balcony Design
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition Dementia Blind or partially sighted Stroke
A worm in the garden

Five reasons gardeners should love earthworms

On 21st October we celebrate World Earthworm Day. Here are five great reasons to love our wriggly garden friends.

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Wildlife
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Any health condition
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Go on a nature scavenger hunt

A nature scavenger hunt is a great way to get outdoors and pay close attention to your surroundings. We have a number of printable downloads you could use.

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Wildlife Families No garden
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Mental health Any health condition
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A robin singing in the garden Engaging our sense of hearing in the garden
Foxgloves annie spratt unsplash Slug and snail resistant plants
A great tit on a homemade apple bird feeder Simple homemade apple bird feeder

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