RHS share a blueprint for a wellbeing garden
This is the RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint, a new science-backed resource developed by the Royal Horticultural Society to support the creation of gardens that promote better health and wellbeing.
The Blueprint summarises over 12 years of RHS research, helping to identify the ‘active ingredients’ in gardens that contribute to measurable physical, mental and social health benefits.
The Blueprint brings this evidence together with insights from international researchers, outlining how gardens can help promote good health, prevent ill-health and support recovery. It introduces three core elements of what a Wellbeing Garden can achieve, seven key design principles, and offers practical ideas for getting started in different settings.
Detailed guidance is available for:
Home gardeners: information for individuals, families and friends creating wellbeing-focused outdoor spaces
Organisations and communities: guidance for groups developing gardens in shared, public or professional settings
- Main Page: RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint
- For Home Gardens: Creating a wellbeing garden for a home
- For Communities: Creating a wellbeing garden with a community or organisation
Net Positive for Nature
Target 1: Climate positive by 2030
Target 2: Biodiversity positive by 2025
Target 3: Biosecurity neutral by 2025
Target 4: Water neutral by 2030
Target 5: Circular plastic by 2030
Target 6: Zero waste to landfill by 2030
Net Positive for People
Target 1: Enable more people to enjoy the benefits of gardening
Target 2: Design an evidence-based blueprint for wellbeing gardens by 2025
Target 3: Develop and embed sustainable horticulture within education, research and training
Target 4: Accelerate equality, diversity and inclusion
