Now that the sun is making more appearances the more green-fingered residents have been doing some gardening to get the space ready for Summer.

We use our garden throughout the year (weather permitting of course!) and we love to have lots of flowers in the garden over Summer. Residents who want to have been spending time tending to the plants and looking after them.
Lots of plants have been put into our large flower bed which is right next to our picture window so the flowers can be enjoyed from our lounge too. We’ve also got some pots dotted around which have also been filled, including our big stand alone flower bed. Adding pops of colour throughout the garden.
The benefits of gardening for people with Dementia
Not only does tending to the garden mean that there are wonderful flowers to enjoy, the residents taking part in the activity of gardening promotes other benefits. Being active outside in the fresh air is great for boosting endorphins and improving mood. In addition, doing things like planting, weeding and watering helps maintain motor skills and dexterity.
The physical activity involved in gardening can also enhance muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, which are crucial aspects of maintaining independence and reducing the risk of falls.
Our herb garden
As we’ve mentioned in a previous blog post, some of our residents like to grow herbs in the garden too. So we’ve got fresh rosemary and mint among other herbs that are all growing nicely in this weather. The herbs are then used in our home cooked dishes which you can read more about in one of our other blog posts.

We’re all pleased to see that the garden is coming along nicely and we can’t wait to make the most of it over the summer. With activities like mini golf and bowls on the lawn which is always a lot of fun!
We’ll of course have the children from the Little Elms nursery visit too to play outside and see the nannies. We might even have a pic