Warm up As with any form of physical exercise, warming up your joints and muscles before heading into the garden to prune, dig or plant is important to prevent injury. While gardening is a great low-impact workout, joint specialists at Churchill advise taking a few minutes before picking up your trowel or spade to do a few gentle stretches to warm up so you can enjoy being in the garden for longer. You can find a few suggestions from Churchill Orthopaedic surgeon Rick Wilson … [Read more...] about Safety in the Garden
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Growing Health and Happiness
People of all age groups can experience the benefits of keeping and enjoying a garden. With the annual Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough festival coming up in November and the weather growing warm, now is a great time to get started. “Gardening is a great way to stay fit and active, and besides the physical exercise there are many healthy benefits to gardening such as eating home-grown fruit and vegetables.” says Churchill Hospital General Manager Nicki Stretch. Growing your own … [Read more...] about Growing Health and Happiness
