Peter Dowdall: 'When I was younger, I faced a five-year battle with cancer. I'm passionate about gardening's health benefits'

Peter Dowdall is looking forward to inspiring events in Cork and Limerick this weekend

Peter Dowdall, Irish Examiner Home & Gardens gardening colummist. Picture: Denis Minihane

When I was much younger, I faced a five-year battle with cancer and I am passionate about the mental and physical health benefits of gardening and just being in the great outdoors — and I am thrilled to see this aspect of gardening beginning to be highlighted everywhere. 

I'm also delighted to see so many opportunities for likeminded souls to explore one another's outdoor rooms for inspiration at open garden events.