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THERE’S an oasis of calm in a quiet corner of Battersea, South West London - where people go to get better.
It’s not a hospital, or a doctor's surgery and there’s no lingering antiseptic smell.
Thrive Garden in Battersea is a great place to help you feel betterCredit: Oliver DixonThe Thrive garden welcomes all sorts of clients with health issues.Credit: Oliver DixonInstead it’s a ‘Thrive’ charity garden full of scented blooms - helping people prescribed ‘social and therapeutic horticulture’ by their GPs or specialists.
Across three UK centres, it supports a wide range of clients - from those who have a physical or learning disability, mental health support needs, or autism to people with dementia, heart problems, or stroke survivors. And young people who have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Now DIY retailer Robert Dyas has joined with Thrive to launch it’s '
I’M HONOURED to join the judging panel for the Plant and Pause Community Space competition, which includes Robert Dyas owner Theo Paphites, Thrive’s Damien Newman and RHS award winner The Cloud Gardener.
Whether it’s a community garden or space, or charity looking to create a sensory garden, send your nominations to nominateyourspace@robertdyas.co.uk.
We want to see spaces in your local area which have the potential to be transformed for the mental and physical health of your community.
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For more information visit www.robertdyas.co.uk/plant-pause
Visit Robert Dyas to find out more about their campaignCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskTHIS WEEK'S TIP
‘Happy hormone’ Seratonin is found in soil - so get your hands dirty and improve your state of mind.
Getting your hands dirty lifts your moodCredit: GettyTHIS WEEK'S JOB
Government advice says two hours a week outside is perfect for health and wellbeing - so go wild in the great outdoors.
Getting outside boosts your mental and physical healthCredit: Oliver DixonSAVE!
Take a moment in your garden with this Fern Living Dalby 2-seater bench for £299 from British Garden Centres
This outdoor bench is perfect for sitting and taking a moment onCredit: DalbyOr save with this Ikea NÄMMARÖ version for £72.\
This budget bench is perfect for any outside space.Credit: IKEAWIN!
Robert Dyas is offering one reader the chance to win a £328 Palram Canopia Ivy Mini Greenhouse.
To read my review, and enter, visit www.thesun.co.uk/PALRAMCOMP
Or fill in this FORM
Or write to Sun Palram competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP.
Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 27/04/24.
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This mini greenhouse is perfect for beginner gardeners or those with limited spaceCredit: Robert DyasLEARN!
Q. Is there an easy way to take a magnolia cutting and is there a right time to prune it. Mrs Terena Smith, via email.
A. Magnolia cuttings don’t have the greatest success rate. Late Spring is the best time, first thing in the morning.
Choose a non flowering, pencil-thick 15cm stem. Cut just below the leaf joint and immediately pop the end in some rooting powder and into compost.
Water and put it outside in a bright sheltered spot.
They don’t really like pruning, so unless its completely out of control I’d leave it. If it needs it - then mid summer to late Autumn.
Beautiful magnolia is blossoming now, but be careful taking cuttingsCredit: Getty
