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Winter wellbeing calendar of activities

This winter, get the most of the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening and nature. Join in with our four week calendar of activities.

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Sweeping outdoors

Sweeping paths and patios is a regular outdoor activity. It helps keeps your garden clear and safe.

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Why gardening is good for your body

If you think gardening is a sedate activity, there are plenty of good reasons to think again. Gardening can help your health and fitness in many ways and could add years to your life.

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Health and wellbeing benefits of allotment gardening

The popularity of allotment gardening has increased hugely in recent years. Having an allotment is a great way of having access to valuable gardening space if you don’t have a garden of your own and offers a number of health and wellbeing benefits.

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Preparing beds and borders for planting

Preparing a bed is a great way to get physically active and connect with your garden space. Achieving a dark, fine soil and the expectation of what that provides can be as satisfying as planting.

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How to make new garden beds and borders

Creating a new garden bed or border gives you more space to fill with plants. This is rewarding work, where preparation makes a big difference.

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