Amazing ways in which gardening benefits your health and wellbeing How we manage our health and wellbeing is becoming an increasingly open topic of conversation. As we increasingly understand the link between our general health and wellbeing and the strength of our immune systems, the subject has never been more important to consider than during
Summer is an ideal time to start planning your garden for next year Summer is around the corner. Hopefully, this means the enjoyment of more sunshine, and thus more time in the garden. Pottering in the garden is always great exercise and good for our stress levels, but we should perhaps also give ourselves time
The Natural Essex Girl has launched a Grow-Your-Own support project If you would like to grow your own fruit or veg but are not quite sure how to get started and would like a little bit of ongoing help and support, this grow-your-own support project might be just what you are looking for if you
If you have an attractive front-garden, do send us your pictures Do you have a lovely front garden or a ‘concrete jungle’? Last summer, our regular contributor Eileen Peck asked: “What is happening to our front gardens?” So many people have paved over their front gardens and this challenges wildlife as it means the loss
11 Tips to Get Your Kids Loving Gardening Gardening with your kids is a fantastic way to increase your bond with them. It is also an activity that teaches them to appreciate the way that the food they eat is made. It’s also a really good way to get them exercising in the fresh air.
Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) is a new volunteer group which has been set up to help maintain and improve the Gardens. It needs local people to get involved and help. Leigh Library Gardens plays an important part in life in Leigh. Anyone who lives or works in the town will probably have visited
Reaching out to other natures conservationists can have such a positive impact: the power and joy of ‘finding people to talk to’ is astonishing! The late summer evening was balmy and the light was fading as I stepped out for a stroll round my neighbourhood before settling in for the night. Before I’d gone far,
Antidepressant prescriptions have doubled for the over 65s in the last twenty years even though the number who identify as depressed has remained static Historically, the greatest levels of awareness and concern relating to potential oversubscribing of antidepressants has related to young people, but it is clear the problem is more widespread as shocking new
Wildlife-friendly trees for small gardens Planting trees in the garden is often a daunting prospect. If you have limited experience when it comes to gardening, or your outdoor area is compact, you may be wondering if adding trees is the best idea. The good news is that planting a tree, even wildlife-friendly trees for
Have you ever noticed that you feel better the moment you set foot in the garden, or that a smile seems to creep across your face when you spot a display stand packed with vividly-coloured flowers? Flowers and plants can provide stunning aesthetic touches to your home and garden, but they don’t serve a sole