Health

The Benefits Of Growing Your Own Veg

Robert Hartill explores the many benefits of growing your own vegetables when compared to buying them from a supermarket or grocery store.

Vegetables
Sustainability
Sustainable Gardening

Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 27th of February, 2023.
Updated on Thursday, 7th of March, 2024.

The Power of Gardening During Self-Isolating

Robert Hall explains how getting out into the garden can help us to exercise, get out into the open air, enjoy time with nature and to help keep our minds occupied during these overwhelming Covid-19 times.

Coronavirus
Health

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Monday, 16th of March, 2020.

Supporting Langley School for Sutton Coldfield In Bloom

As the town gets ready for this year’s Sutton Coldfield in Bloom, those on the route are busy preparing to impress the judges. This includes Langley Primary School who are being visited on the 10th of July to assess the Town’s entry into this year’s Heart of England ‘In Bloom’ competition.

Health
Autism
Mud Kitchen

Written by David Coton.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of June, 2019.

Why Is Gardening Good For Your Health?

Gardening really is good for you. Whether this is backed up by research findings or a fact that you intuitively know is true, there's no doubt that even only a few hours a week in the garden is beneficial for both mind and body.

Health
Stress
Autism

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Thursday, 9th of August, 2018.
Updated on Saturday, 18th of March, 2023.

How Thrive's Accessible Gardening Changes Lives

The Society for Horticultural Therapy is an organisation generally known as Thrive, and David Coton recently learnt more about their projects, training and consultancy.

Thrive
Garden Design
Health

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 16th of June, 2016.

National Gardening Week 2016

National Gardening Week is taking place from Monday 11 April to Sunday 17 April and Nathan James Dodd has been discovering what is happening during the UK's largest celebration of gardening.

Community Gardening
Health
National Gardening Week

Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 11th of April, 2016.

Common Plants That Can Harm Pets

Most of the plants growing in UK gardens and around the house aren’t harmful to your pets, however some plants are and you need to be aware of them.

Health
Plants
The Autistic Gardener

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 28th of August, 2014.