Home Guild Members Alison Marsden Specialities Lecturer Sound Broadcaster: Local Radio Website Writer Writer: Consumer Magazines Writer: Local Newspapers Alison Marsden MSc Mental Health & Social Inclusion, RHS level 3, Award in Social & Therapeutic Horticulture, PTTLS Full Member Biography After a career in IT I decided that gardening was more important and acquired qualifications from the RHS and in teaching, social and therapeutic horticulture, Mental Health Recovery and counselling. I work as a Social & Therapeutic Horticulture practitioner, adult education tutor and speaker. My articles, blogs and videos explain the Why as well as the How for gardeners at home. I write a monthly gardening column for a local magazine and am keen to spread the word that gardening, and the connection to nature that it engenders, are good (even vital) to our mental health. Additional Interests Wildlife friendly gardening; table-top gardening for people living with dementia, mental health needs or life limiting conditions. Talks Based in: Tonbridge, Kent, UK Distance willing to travel: Generally up to 70 miles but willing to discuss. Virtual talks available: Yes Fees: £80 plus a mileage charge Talks: See my website for more suggestions or contact me to discuss a new topic. Gardening and Wellbeing, how gardens and gardening are good for us all Nature friendly gardening – great for us all Planting for drier summers (but not necessarily drier winters!) The how & why of pruning Right plant, right place How not to kill your houseplants More garden impact for less effort How to have a great front garden Creating garden style and impact Address KentUnited Kingdom Contact Details Contact Member × Send Message * indicates a required field Name* Phone Number* Email Address* Subject* Message*