Dig for Dementia

15/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is the perfect reminder that sometimes the best thing for your wellbeing is simply stepping outside and getting your hands dirty. 🛠️🌱

Nature is one of the best tools we have to clear the mind, reduce stress, and boost physical health. If you’re looking for a low-pressure way to recharge, get moving, and enjoy some fresh air, the Dig for Dementia Community Garden at Andover Museum is open to you.

No gardening skills required—whether you want to help out or just sit and enjoy the space, you're welcome here.

📍 Where: Andover Museum Community Garden
⏱️ When: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free! Just bring yourself.
Take a little time out for your health this week. Drop a 🌱 below if you’re ready to get stuck in!

14/06/2026

Summer is officially in bloom! 🌼🐝
It’s so lovely to look back and see the progress from my dementia-supportive gardening home visits.

I recently helped a client get their garden "summer ready," and the results speak for themselves. Doesn’t it look fabulous?!

We intentionally left the Honeywort and Marsh Marigolds, and the local bees are definitely thanking us for it today. 💛

🌿 Looking for tailored, patient, and supportive gardening help for a loved one? I offer specialised home visits designed to keep individuals living with dementia connected to the joy of nature.

DM me today for more information! 📬

12/06/2026

Hanging basket workshops are popular at the moment. Get in touch to book yours!

Garden activity isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ it promotes gentle physical activity and research shows it reduces blood pressure and agitation and has a positive effect on our mood!

Plus, the plants can be enjoyed by everyone all summer! 🌸🌼🌺

09/06/2026

🌻 A little potter this morning at the community garden! 🌧️🌱

Despite dodging a few showers, the Dementia-Friendly Gardening Group at Andover Museum had a busy Tuesday morning!

Take a look at what we've been up to:

🌸 Our bedding plants are absolutely thriving!
🍓 We spotted our very first ripening strawberry.
🫛 The Broad Beans are officially taking off.
🪵 Jack set up our brand-new addition—a patio pond!

Granted, the pond is looking a bit underwhelming at the moment, but we’re crossing our fingers that the pond plants will take soon! 🤞🏼💧

Want to join us? 🙌

Our friendly, relaxed gardening group meets every Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Andover Museum community garden. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just fancy a chat, a cuppa, and a gentle potter in the fresh air, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 Where: Andover Museum Community Garden
📅 When: Every Tuesday, 10am - 12pm
☕ Dementia-friendly, accessible, and completely welcoming.

08/06/2026

The rain didn’t stop us at this weeks home visit! French Beans and Runner Beans planted (a bit late but never mind!) and a healthy harvest of Garlic, Carrots, Mangetout, Rhubarb and Broad Beans!

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌻 Lovely morning at the community garden space! 🌻
It was time to swap out the pansies for some gorgeous, summer-hardy geraniums.

We also got the broad beans and sunflowers—kindly gifted by our friends in Havant—transplanted into their bigger pots and planters. They are ready to shoot up!

Want to get your hands dirty or just fancy a chat?

Come and see what we get up to every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm at Andover Museum. We’d love to welcome you! 👇

01/06/2026

🌻 Dig for Dementia Garden Group – Tomorrow! 🌻

Looking to spend a relaxing morning in the fresh air, connect with others, and get your hands a little dirty? Come join us tomorrow!

Whether you’re living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or just want to be part of a wonderfully supportive community, our garden group is open to everyone. No gardening experience required—just a willingness to enjoy nature and good company.

📅 When: Tomorrow (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: The Community Garden Courtyard at Andover Museum

We’ll have the tea and coffee ready! ☕✨

Come along for some light gardening, a friendly chat, or simply to enjoy the beautiful courtyard. We can't wait to see you there!

29/05/2026

A little tour of the allotment space my client and I have planted up together as part of my supportive gardening service. A diagnosis of dementia does not have to stop you doing the things you enjoy!