Following many visits to Lincolnshire hospitals Emmy and I became really depressed seeing the state of the grounds. We are passionate gardeners and walking past unloved desolated patches of ground was really sad. It doesn't matter what reason takes you to hospital, but it is always an anxious one.

Both of us have seen first hand the benefits of being outside and gardening with volunteers whilst working at Belvoir Castle. We decided to set up the Charity G.R.O.W. Gardens Restore Our Wellbeing to do something about it.

There is increasing evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental and physical wellbeing.

Once our gardens are established a volunteer program will be put in place and monitored by the charity, so the gardens remain in good condition, whilst helping rehabilitate many along the way.

This October we completed our first garden outside ward 6 and are now raising funds for the Outpatients garden which will be visited by day patients

G.R.O.W. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.