The latest news and blogs from Mayfield Nurseries.
Our Plants for People team have some new sites and some new starters. Take a look at what they have been up to recently...
Read moreOur Plants for People team have been working non-stop with volunteers and local people to create green space, vegetable beds and social spaces for people living on social housing estates in Southampton. Take a look at what they have been up to recently...
Read moreWe recently took part in the Southampton Dementia Festival, running nature themed craft workshops, music and refreshments for carers.
Read moreAlongside our parent charity Solent Mind we are running a week-long 'Get Back to Nature' campaign during Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) to raise awareness about the benefits of nature to people's mental health and wellbeing - and we would love for you to get involved!
Read moreMayfield Nurseries has been awarded £260,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, to expand our Plants for People community gardening project to housing estates across the city over the next three years...
Read moreIf you're looking for some ways to get the kids involved in the garden, we've put together some simple ideas and activities which you can do during half term.
Read moreMayfield Nurseries community gardening initiative, Plants for People, will be doing a gardening give-away during half term...
Read moreToday is Blue Monday – to give you an extra boost we've put together a virtual gallery of artwork produced by our wellbeing participants...
Read moreOur community development project, Plants for People have taken the difficult decision to postpone all practical volunteer gardening sessions until further notice, click here for more info...
Read moreAs the days get shorter and chillier, what should you be doing to keep your garden looking its best?
Read moreAugust has come around already, so as we settle into the late summer, what should you being doing in your garden?
Read moreHead of Social Enterprise at Mayfield, Dan Angus, explores the messaging around connecting to nature...
Read moreHead of Social Enterprise at Mayfield, Dan Angus, explains what jobs we can be doing in the garden as Spring approaches....
Read moreWhen you spread kindness it grows, this Valentines Day show your other half, family and friends just how important they are to you with some garden goodies...
Read moreCatherine participated in our wellbeing programme, read about her experience...
Read moreIt can feel harder to connect to nature when it's cold outside, so we've put together some ideas of ways to do this and boost your wellbeing....
Read moreHead of Social Enterprise at Mayfield, Dan Angus, explains what jobs we can be doing in the garden throughout December....
Read moreThis Valentine's Day, we asked people to share with us some of the lovely things people have done to help support their mental health.
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