The Wellbeing of Gardening: For the Body and Mind

The Wellbeing of Gardening: For the Body and Mind

Before you head out to your patio, balcony, terrace, or just to the windowsill to tend to your delicious veg, you might like to know that according to an increasing body of research your gardening efforts are doing more than beautifying the city: they may actually be making you happier and healthier. Some green-fingered brethren will already attest to this, but what do you think? 

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Urban farming flower power

Urban farming flower power

Today we’re talking about plants to grow indoors as autumn/fall approaches (for many) that can brighten up your home with edible flowers. Good for mind, body and soul. We’ve picked some of the easier to grow plants to hopefully allow for the various growing conditions – temperature, light and airflow – in different homes. Having covered a few edible flowers in previous posts, this one looks at a couple of less well-known potential flowery urban farm all-stars. As ever, please do post on the Facebook page or write to us with any of your own successes and tips…

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