BBC Gardeners' World

Gardening for wellbeing

From my first job up until just a few years ago, I studied and worked part-time as a holistic therapist. I am driven by a sense that if people feel good, the world will be a better place.

In days gone by we would be sent to the seaside or the countryside to convalesce when unwell. With the stresses of modern living, how and where can we receive respite and revitalisation on a daily basis? If we are lucky enough to have one, the garden can be our daily dose of medicine to not only work the body, but also soothe the mind and feed the soul. Our gardens, balconies or even windowsills can be the foundation for good health if we imbue them with plants and design features

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