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Flower Show garden at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show with a wooden bench and pink flowers surrounding it.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021

RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021

We were lucky enough to visit the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021 on a day with beautiful sunshine. It was incredibly hot but that was certainly preferential to rain! After a year off we felt the show had come back bolder and brighter than ever before. The themes of love and colour were abundant in the show gardens. Young Designer Gardens This year five finalists were tasked to design a thought-provoking garden which highlights issues of sustainability and mental…

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Sketch of the Dreamscape Garden at Tatton Park Flower show 2021
RHS Tatton – Young Designer of The Year 2021

RHS Tatton – Young Designer of The Year 2021

The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021 is going ahead as planned! We are very excited to be involved this year. The show runs from the 21st to the 25th of July and we are especially looking forward to the RHS Young Designer of the Year 2021 Competition as we are supporting two of the finalists. In its twelfth year, the competition gives ambitious garden designers under the age of 28 a chance to kick-start their careers. Each year the…

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Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health
Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health

Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health

There are many benefits of gardening for mental health. Leading studies such as those done by the Mental Health journal show that 90% of adults reported improved mental health and wellness after taking part in gardening sessions. They also showed signs of increased motivation and confidence. Gardening is not only a great way to unwind and de-stress, it is also a good form of physical exercise. The Physical Effects of Gardening Physical exercise is a fantastic way to boost mood….

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Mental Health Awareness Garden Wins Gold

Mental Health Awareness Garden Wins Gold

Jo Manfredi-Hamer’s Mental Health Garden awarded gold at the Harrogate Flower Show at the end of April. We were thrilled to be involved with this year’s Harrogate Flower Show as we donated decorative aggregates to The Mental Health Garden designed by Jo Manfredi-Hamer. The garden was designed to raise awareness of mental health suffering and recovery, something designer Jo had helped support a loved one through in the past. Various elements in the garden were carefully selected to reflect the…

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