Therapeutic Gardening Tips
Therapeutic Garden Book Reviews
I'm very pleased to share some very positive reviews about my new book on Designing, planting and using a Therapeutic Garden. This is from Emilee, who teaches Therapeutic Horticulture programmes at North Carolina Botanical Garden in the USA. "Sue Jeffries’ book,...
Fruit Pruning for Wellbeing
Fruit Pruning for Wellbeing The challenge for therapeutic horticulturalists is to find meaningful gardening or nature-based tasks to do all year round. Some days in February it feels better to stay inside, but on a bright, sunny day in there's nothing better than...
Designing, Planting and using a Therapeutic Garden
Therapeutic Garden It's been quite a journey from start to finish, but my book on Designing, planting and Using a Therapeutic Garden has now been published. It is intended as a practical guide; designed to support range of people who want to use plants, gardens and...
Horticulture consultant and trainer for communities in the North West
Based in Lancashire, I work as a Horticulture Consultant and Trainer. My specialism is using Social and Therapeutic Horticulture to improve the wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities. I work with partners through one-off or flexible ongoing contracts and...
Grow Your Wellbeing – Review of 2020
My Highlights of 2020 1. The Joy of Zooming for Wellbeing! I'm used to teaching and training face-to-face and, as much as possible, outside. But in spring this year I learnt to love indoor, remote sessions on Zoom. It helped me finish the evening class that...
Wildflowers for your Garden
Bringing Wildflowers into Your Garden Native wildflowers are more often known as ‘weeds’ in our gardens and some are prolific self-seeders or spreaders that will quickly take over your garden and crowd out other plants. But, properly chosen, wildflowers can add...
Choosing Houseplants
Choosing Houseplants Choosing Houseplants has now become more confusing as the current fashion in new houseplant varieties means that there are lots of different plants available. In the past there was a small selection available in supermarkets, but now garden...
Growing vegetables in small spaces and pots
Growing vegetables in small spaces Don't miss out on the fun and flavour and growing your own food. Even If you only have a backyard or paved space you can still grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruit or herbs. What can I grow in? You can grow in any type of...
Manage your borders – Lift and Divide Plants
Why should you lift and divide perennials plants? Your garden can look great for the first few years after you've planted it. But then certain plants can start to take over and bully the more delicate ones. If you're not careful you'll be left with a few thugs and...
Colour all Year Round
Colour All Year Round "How can I get colour all year round in my garden?" This the most common question I'm asked when I'm giving garden advice (only beaten by "How can I get rid of slugs?"). All gardens will have a time of the year when they look good, but keeping...
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