How nature can work wonders for body and soul

Studies have found that garden environments offer a host of physical and mental health benefits. Hannah Stephenson finds out more

GETTING outside among plants and nature can work wonders for the body and soul, says garden designer Michelle Brandon. Brandon has helped people affected by stroke, ADHD, and mental illness, having worked with organisations such as the UK horticultural therapy charity, Thrive (thrive.org.uk).