Throughout Marg’s childhood, many days were spent in her family garden, helping her father to keep it looking fresh and beautiful.
While most children would opt for play over work, gardening quickly became Marg’s favourite hobby, with one of her most cherished memories being the smell of fresh lawn cuttings after her dad finished mowing.
Gardening has been a constant for Marg throughout her life, with the Seasons resident becoming one of the inaugural members of the retirement community’s gardening club.
The devoted group of resident green thumbs have met every week for the past two years, to give the onsite gardens some extra love, and have completely revitalised the community in the process.
Enhancing Community Gardens and Well-being Through Gardening and Friendship
In addition to the joy their work brings other residents of Seasons and their visitors, studies show the act of gardening itself provides remarkable health benefits.
According to the National Institute of Health, gardening improves the self-esteem, fulfilment and fitness of seniors, while joining a gardening club increases social connectedness, sense of belonging and productivity.
“It’s so relaxing being out in the garden, but you also get to meet nice, friendly people and make new friends through the club, which is really important at my age,” Marg said.
Another founding member of the club is Seasons resident Jacqui, who was taught everything she knows about gardening by her mother-in-law.
The retiree said looking after her own garden became an enjoyable experience she would share with her husband – with the most satisfying part of the process being when the carnations bloomed.
And when it comes to growing the perfect garden, Jacqui said it all comes down to love.
“Nurture your garden, treat your garden with respect and thank it every single day,” she said.
The garden club members also sell their beautiful homegrown plants at the Seasons markets. Both the club and markets are part of the Seasons Lifestyle Calendar. For more information, visit Seasons Living website.
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