October 10 is World Mental Health Day. At CoirProducts.co.uk, since our inception, we have focused on supporting and recognising initiatives on gardening and mental health. Thrive is an organisation that uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable. […]
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation, and this year, the focus is on anxiety. There are many factors that can lead to feelings of anxiety, and this is why it is important to tackle stigma around this topic, and continue to raise awareness about such feelings and […]
Next week, May 15-21, 2023 is Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation. With this year’s theme for mental health awareness week being anxiety, in our blog post today, we look at the wider benefits of gardening for our mental health. Did you know that anxiety is one of the most […]
Do you know that plants can help each other, which in turn, can help maintain the health of your garden? Have you ever tried companion planting? Read on to find out all about it. What is companion planting? Companion planting helps maintain the natural balance in your gardens and maximise the growth of plants and […]
On World Autism Awareness Day, we’re highlighting the significance of creating sensory-friendly gardens. Gardening not only helps you produce nutritious homegrown food, but also has a host of therapeutic benefits. Over the years, there has been increasing interest in the benefits of gardening for one’s physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown how gardening can […]
Wondering what to grow or sow next in your home garden? Have a spot in your vegetable patch, or looking to add more home-grown food to your recipes? Here are some popular crops that you can grow at home. Tomatoes You need rich soil and a good sunny spot to grow tomatoes in your home […]
Every gardener will have their own traditions, habits, techniques, and tips, which is why hearing each gardener’s story can be so fascinating, as you can learn so many different things. For newbies, gardening may seem a bit daunting, it does take time and care, there can be a lot of different products involved and different […]
Creating a garden and growing plants and crops doesn’t have to be a one-person job, it is something which the whole family can get involved in! Not only is there a wide range of activities involved in gardening, but there are also so many benefits to introducing your kids or your grandkids to it as […]
In this blog post, gardener Ruth begins to tell us her story about how her gardening journey started, discussing who and what inspired her, and what her first gardening successes were. I first really started my gardening experience when I moved to a new location in the summer of 2018. We moved to a lovely […]
Taking the right steps to improve your mental and physical well-being can be difficult, especially when trying to fit it in with your work, home and social life. However, there are activities out there where you can choose how and when you do them, and they can benefit your mental health, physical well-being and social […]
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