The mental health benefits of growing your own food
In short: From the kitchen of a Bake Off winner to the gardens of Malawi, David Atherton explores how gardening serves as a vital tool for physical fitness and mental well-being.
In this episode of RHS Roots, David Atherton shares his experience balancing a part-time nursing career with the demands of maintaining a south London kitchen garden. The discussion highlights the profound positive impact gardening has on both mental health and physical fitness.
The conversation also touches on the practicalities of growing vegetables in different climates, specifically Malawi, and features expert advice from RHS Horticultural Advisor Becky Mealey on common gardening challenges.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Bake Off, Rescue Pets and Seed Swapping in Malawi with David Atherton | Roots S1 E7 | The RHS
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