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The wonders of medicinal plants

Herbalism is the study of botany and use of plants intended for medicinal purposes. Plants have been the basis for…

85% say garden visiting is good for the soul

New research conducted by the National Garden Scheme can reveal that visiting a private garden is good for the soul.…

Wellbeing in the garden: tips from a therapist

Open the garden gate to wellbeing, our Gardens and Health Week campaign, reveals how garden visiting is a great way to escape the…

Garden visiting in remembrance

By Bobby Ball, author of Mindfully Bertie Mrs Maddox, my favourite teacher at primary school, christened me ‘big mouth’ in 1953…

“I vividly remember the sheer joy my mum got from garden visiting…”

Rosie Dale’s mother, Pam, suffered from osteoporosis from an early age – and it was garden visiting that proved to…

Garden photography tips from a pro

Acclaimed wildlife photographer David Plummer, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009 aged 40, after noticing he had a twitch and his left…

Almond pudding

This simple wheat and diary free recipe comes from the CEO of The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), Dr Crystal Oldman CBE…

Shady garden spots for hot days

View our pick of some beautiful shady spots to enjoy during the heatwave.

Orange cream layer cake

Our fabulous beneficiary, Marie Curie, is encouraging everyone to get together over cake and a cuppa with their Blooming Great Tea…

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