Whether you have a small balcony or a large space, gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. It is the perfect way to connect with nature and truly reap what you sow.

As we age, a nutritious diet becomes vital for our wellbeing. Growing your own vegetables ensures a fresh supply of nutrient-rich produce, providing physical activity, mental stimulation, and nutritional benefits for older adults. We look at the benefits of growing your own vegetables and how you can start to grow your own.

Vertical gardening is a great way to keep the garden looking tidy, whilst protecting your back and other muscles that may be strained during a usual garden tidy.

Warm weather means one thing, it's time to get your gardening gloves on! In this blog we share some top tips from green fingered experts.

It is nice to spend time in the garden in your favourite sunchair, but outdoor furniture can sometimes look a little worse for wear! Here we have some ideas for making your furniture look nearly new again.

No matter how big or how small your garden is, you can do your bit to encourage and help the wildlife around you. Even if your 'garden' is on a balcony, there are plenty of ways you can encourage birds and bees with window feeders and bug boxes.

Bees play a vital role in pollinating plants, helping them to produce fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Without bees, our gardens and crops would struggle to survive, so it's important to encourage them into our gardens whenever possible.

Wildlife needs our help during scorching heatwaves. Learn how you can help birds, bees, butterflies, and hedgehogs from rising temperatures and support their wellbeing.

Speedwell Court has recently been visited by a team of volunteers from Sky TV. The volunteers helped with the progression of a new kitchen garden, which the home is creating to encourage the residents to get more involved in the preparation of their meals as part of the 'Seed to feed' project.

Keen gardener and Abbeyfield Clifton House resident Peter is using his passion for gardening to help transform the outdoor spaces at the house and within the local community.

A new initiative is underway at Speedwell Court care home in Southampton to improve its green credentials and encourage residents to get more involved in the preparation of their meals.

Peter, resident of Abbeyfield Clifton House, is using his passion for gardening to help transform the outdoor spaces at the house and the local community – even creating a Hotel for Bugs!

Having won the Gold award at Farnham in Bloom for the third year in a row Frank is encouraging residents to enjoy relaxed exercise in the beautiful gardens. Frank hopes his passion for gardening will inspire generations to come.

The residents of Westfield House in Loughborough are celebrating receiving an award from the Royal Horticultural Society and East Midland in Bloom.

This magical memory garden has opened at Palmerston Care Home in Belfast to help residents who are living with dementia.

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd to raise awareness and appreciation for our planet's natural environment. We look at some of the ways our homes are making changes and things you can do to make a difference.

For Volunteers Week, The Abbeyfield Society's Marketing Team headed over to Winnersh to paint their fences before their Jubilee celebrations.