Health
Members of the Scottish Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group (CPG) have written to Ministers advocating for the health benefits of horticulture and gardening in healthcare.
Research
Conducted by researchers in China, research into the stress recovery benefits for children participating in horticultural activities demonstrated greatly reduced physiological fatigue.
Charity
Former Head of Operations at Thrive, Ben Thomas has been appointed as CEO, replacing Kathryn Rossiter who stepped down in March.
Research
Researchers are looking for people to take part in a psychological intervention to explore how spending time in the garden influences health and wellbeing
Charity
A talented group of gardeners want to show that people with learning disabilities are creative, committed and challenge the prejudices they face every day.
Health
Research conducted by the University of Derby in association with Butterfly Conservation reveals that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%.
Health
New research by the Woodland Trust, reveals that 96% of GPs surveyed want the government to combat health threats from climate change and extreme weather.
Research
Study reveals that touching real grass increased relaxation, comfort, a sense of naturalness and decreases anxiety levels.
Local Heroes
An important and endearing initiative by the Chelsea Physic Garden to support people living with dementia and their families.
Health
Expert gardener and author Sarah Raven is a fierce advocate for spending time outdoors in nature to boost one’s wellbeing.
Health
The Eden Project has announced a number of group activities starting during January which aim to bring people (of all ages) closer to nature and each other.
Health
Research conducted by the National Garden Scheme confirms health benefits of visiting a garden in the dark days of winter.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Designed by Chris Hull and Sid Hill, the garden focuses on health, for people, plants and all life, taking inspiration from human cultures that tended thriving ecosystems for nourishment.
Design
Hard landscape features can be designed to support life, hosting plants, insects and microbe diversity.
Charity
In association with Starbucks, Hubbub is offering around 50 groups up to £6,000 of funding to develop green space initiatives to provide much needed access to nature.
Health
A new online map shows that less affluent areas in the UK have fewer trees and miss out on essential health benefits, like cleaner air.
Health
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into urban green spaces.
Regulation
Government pledges to champion the environment in the run up to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.
Health
UK Natural Capital Accounts report (ONS) state fewer people are gaining health benefits from spending time in nature in 2022.
Charity
Nine-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winning designer Andy Sturgeon is on site planting the new garden for the charity at Musgrave Park Hospital.