For many clients with serious injuries the garden plays a vital role in the rehabilitation process. The garden is not only something that happens to come with a house but is something that the client will look at daily out of their window. The garden if appropriately adapted for the clients can provide huge therapeutic benefits both psychologically and also physically.

Janet Cook (Occupational Therapist/Case Manager)

Clare's Poem
Outside is a winter wonderland that has
been well-manned. I have a fascination at
hibernation and creation. Plants do their
best if laid to rest in their nest. They
do their toil in darker soil. The workers add
zest at its best. In soil the seeds are
well-dressed. Dorinda gave a helping
hand that was grand. My grotto
is hotto. Thank you a loto, my motto.
Dorinda's right-hand man gave it all he can.
Together they were clever and beat the
weather. It's getting cold but my garden can
still be bold.

Clare, one of Independent Gardening’s clients.