Gardens and gardening often have a vital part to play in the effective rehabilitation of traumatically brain injured and mentally traumatised clients. For many people it is a crucial part of the potential 'healing journey' that can often be forgotten about amongst the chaos and horror of injury, the coming to terms with a different life and the whole process of litigation. For many seriously injured people having a garden that can be utilised for their physical and emotional/mental well being is as important as employing the right support staff. The view through their window is often as crucial as the right accommodation and the appropriate equipment. Gardens need to be looked at as a useful tool in the rehabilitation process rather than as an obstacle to be concreted over or forgotten about. In my experience a properly planned and accessible garden certainly produces positive results.
Neil Elliott (Partner/Thring Townsend Lee and Pembertons)
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.