A young lady student doing research as part of an online alternative learning program for young people, has kindly sent in this article with a lot of really great information on the health benefits of gardening for senior citizens. This is what she found –
https://billyoh.com/resource/benefits-of-gardening-older-adults/
IPHAS are aware that one or two parks already have gardening clubs. Perhaps this link will encourage more residents to share their knowledge and experience of creating a lovely garden with those less fortunate or knowledgeable.
It may even assist in propagating good relations on the park as well!
Ian Pye 29/09/2022