Working in the garden has tangible, positive effects on our mental health

 

Working in the garden has tangible, positive effects on our mental health
Sat, 09 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Peter Dowdall

More people are coming to realise what has up to now been our little secret.

That is the tremendous value and therapy that is to be found in the garden.

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