Petersfield Physic Garden, Hampshire

Visitor in a wheelchair with companion

Petersfield Physic Garden in Hampshire, Unforgettable Garden of the Month, nominated by Sally Miller of Hampshire Gardens Trust Why should we be regarded as unforgettable? We have no rolling acres, no lakes or lily-filled ponds.  Just over thirty years ago the plot was a little used garden off the High Street in Petersfield. Now it […]

National Gardening Week marks how gardening helps in difficult times

National Gardening Week photo of women working in the Duxhurst garden

National Gardening Week raises awareness of the importance of gardening, not least to our mental and physical health. During lockdown those of us with gardens sought solace there and community gardens have played a key part in helping people come through difficult times. Many refugees, recovering addicts, people with mental health problems or other challenging […]