Plantspeople
A paradoxical appreciation of the ordinary
Life lessons, and a garden through the eyes of the extraordinary Mary Keen
Garden Therapy
A series by Dr Grace Alexander. For nearly fifteen years, gardening and psychology have existed alongside each other in my life - slotted neatly into hours on and hours off. Garden Therapy is where they finally entwine and where I apply my psychological curiosity to a relationship that matters profoundly to so many of us: our relationship with our gardens and the outdoors.
Garden Therapy
The courage to let go of perfectionism
How the garden can teach you what really matters
Wellness & wellbeing
Garden Therapy: Prospect and Refuge
Why does your favourite space feel just right for you? I might just have the answer for why the secret to a garden feeling perfect is in your mind.
Wellness & wellbeing
Is Gardening Just Outdoor Housework?
Ever felt a little bit overwhelmed by your gardening tasks? Or ever spent longer looking for your secateurs than pruning? Let's talk.
Garden Therapy
What a Wonderful World
The freedom of being able to write about what you want seems great, until you sit down to start. This may well sound like some sort of personal statement, but bear with me and hopefully all will come clear after the rain has cleared!!
Wellness & wellbeing
Garden Therapy, or The Psychology of Gardening
Lift the lid on the highs and the lows of the unique relationship between gardeners and their gardens.
Garden Therapy
Discover Bridewell Gardens: a Place of Sanctuary and Renewal
Bridewell, for me, exemplifies a very important feature of any successful therapeutic garden, which is to provide a balance between being on the one hand and doing on the other.
Wellness & wellbeing
Sweet peas and psychology in the garden with Grace Alexander
Grace Alexander is a clinical psychologist by profession; the rest of the time, she's a passionate gardener. She chats to Jane Perrone about gardening alter egos, how to defeat endless garden to-do lists and why sweet peas are the perfect seed.
Garden Therapy
Why Gardeners Pass Intelligence Tests
A little lateral thinking and suddenly, the secret to a happy life is clear, and it is found in the garden. The joy of growth, celebration of beauty, and waiting for the buds to burst into the glorious blossom of spring. All it takes? A little love.