The ‘hidden gem’ offering a place to grow, connect and heal

• Clinical Practice Takeaways
• Community gardens provide therapeutic spaces that support mental health and wellbeing through nature-based interventions and social connection
• Grassroots community initiatives like gardening groups offer accessible, low-cost health promotion that can complement standard clinical care
• Healthcare professionals should consider signposting patients to community garden projects as part of holistic management strategies for stress, isolation, and physical activity

Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.

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