Potpourri Magazine

If you love gardening, our magazine will inspire you. It's a real magazine, not just a newsletter, and it's packed full of interesting articles written by professional gardening journalists. It's totally free and arrives once a month by email. Here is a selection of recent articles.

Body, soul and gardening - soil makes you happy

Body, soul and gardening - soil makes you happy
Whilst wearing gardening gloves protects your hands, in the right circumstances and for those who are generally healthy, it might be beneficial to get your hands dirty occasionally.  Research into...
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Body, soul and gardening - get a memory boost

Body, soul and gardening - get a memory boost
One of the myriad benefits of gardening is that it may be particularly good for the memory.  In fact, a Swedish study shows that daily gardening may lower the risk...
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Body, soul and gardening - gardening for fitness

Body, soul and gardening - gardening for fitness
We all know regular exercise is important for physical and mental health, but if running around the park or going to an exercise class isn't for you, remember that gardening...
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Body, soul and gardening - cold therapy

Body, soul and gardening - cold therapy
As the temperatures drop, we tend to want to stay warm and cosy indoors.  But feeling a bit chilly can have potential well-being benefits, from easing anxiety to improving circulation...
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Body, soul and gardening - organising your shed

Body, soul and gardening - organising your shed
As things slow down in the garden, why not take advantage of the lull and organise your shed ready for spring.  Decluttering can make us feel liberated and more in...
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Body, soul and gardening - the giving gardener

Body, soul and gardening - the giving gardener
Whether it’s sharing knowledge or produce, there’s something about gardening that brings out the generosity in people.  And the good news is that this benefits the giver as much as...
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Body, soul and gardening - get into the flow

Body, soul and gardening - get into the flow
How many times have you wandered out to the garden to do a spot of deadheading and not come back for hours.  And, however wet or hungry you are, it...
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Body, soul and gardening - colourful planting

Body, soul and gardening - colourful planting
Colours and their effect on our mood is subjective of course, but greens and cool colours in planting are often associated with well-being and relaxation.  Using reds, oranges and yellows,...
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Body, soul and gardening - get a stress-free break

Body, soul and gardening - get a stress-free break
Holidays are supposed to be relaxing, so you don’t want to be worrying about how your garden will cope while you’re away.  The most obvious solution is to enlist a...
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Body, soul and gardening - good for children's well-being

Body, soul and gardening - good for children's well-being
Encouraging your children to garden or simply relax and have fun in your outdoor space is excellent for their wellbeing.  With one in eight young people suffering with a mental...
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Body, soul and gardening - rain gardens

Body, soul and gardening - rain gardens
As well as drought, experts believe the changing climate is causing more periods of heavy rain, which can lead to flooding.  But there are beautiful and sustainable ways to deal...
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Body,soul and gardening - pleasure from your front garden

Body,soul and gardening - pleasure from your front garden
As well as increasing kerb appeal and improving the environment, having an abundantly planted front garden has a range of health and well-being benefits, scientists believe.  In fact, RHS research...
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Body, soul. and gardening - growing a cutting garden

Body, soul. and gardening - growing a cutting garden
Growing cut flowers is rising in popularity.  Nurturing, picking and arranging your pretty home-grown blooms is great for the soul.  It’s also cheaper and more eco-friendly than buying flowers that...
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Body, soul and gardening - houseplants to the rescue

Body, soul and gardening - houseplants to the rescue
As well as greening up our homes, research shows houseplants can help reduce the risk of condensation, mould spores and mildew – a common problem, particularly in damper weather. Mould...
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Body, soul and gardening - money saving crops

Body, soul and gardening - money saving crops
When money’s tight, growing your own fruit and veg is a great way to help save the pennies, as well as keeping you healthy.  Here are a few tips to...
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Body, soul and gardening - winter cheer

Body, soul and gardening - winter cheer
There is something incredibly uplifting about the sight of plump flower buds bursting into life, bringing colour in the garden, when so much is in decay.  Here’s our pick of...
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Body, Soul and Gardening - Black Fruit and Berries for Super Health

Body, Soul and Gardening - Black Fruit and Berries for Super Health
Inky dark purple fruit have masses of nutritional benefits and are packed with vitamins and antioxidants.  Now is a good time to plant fruit bushes and trees, many of which...
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Body, soul and gardening - grow your own mushrooms

Body, soul and gardening - grow your own mushrooms
Growing mushrooms to cook with is rising in popularity – fungi even featured at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.  This tasty produce is incredibly healthy, with high levels of...
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Body, soul and gardening - pond life

Body, soul and gardening - pond life
Sitting near a calm, glinting pond that’s teeming with wildlife is hugely relaxing and makes you feel closer to nature.  In fact, a well-designed wildlife pond is one of the...
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Body, soul and gardening - perennial vegetables

Body, soul and gardening - perennial vegetables
Perennial vegetables are a particularly sustainable way of growing produce.  You only need to plant them once and they live for years, saving on seed, potting compost, water and time....
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Body, soul and gardening - the cooling power of plants

Body, soul and gardening - the cooling power of plants
With temperatures rising and heat waves more common, plant foliage could help temper the sun’s scorching rays.  While buildings and hard surfaces raise temperatures by absorbing and reflecting the day’s...
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