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Long periods without rain can be really challenging for the garden 🌿☀️

Small, mindful tweaks, like giving plants a slow, deep drink right at the roots early in the morning and letting the lawn take a little rest can make a world of difference.

Drought-friendly gardening is also lower maintenance, which is wonderful if you're pacing your energy or managing physical challenges on warm days.

Here are a few gentle ways to help your garden thrive through the sunshine, for more tips click here: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-gardening/tips-to-combat-drought-in-your-garden

Join us on Saturday 22 August for a chance to explore our beautiful two-acre garden in Kings Heath Park and see the life-changing impact of gardening in action.

Enjoy a stroll through the gardens, learn more about our work, and browse a selection of plants for sale. Bring your friends, family and even your dog for a relaxed morning surrounded by nature.

📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Thrive Garden, Kings Heath Park, Birmingham, B14 7TQ
💚 Entry by donation

Every donation and plant purchase helps support our work, enabling more people to experience the benefits of gardening and nature.

Find out more: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/events/birmingham-events/birmingham-open-garden-plant-sales

If you have recently joined our community or happened to miss it, we wanted to make sure you know about Growth Point. It’s our dedicated CPD subscription service!
We created it because we want to make it as easy as possible for you to back your passion with proven science. Whether you are an occupational therapist, a teacher, running a local community garden, or just deeply fascinated by green care, it's designed to keep you inspired and equipped.

Here is a quick reminder of what is included:
Expert-led online sessions
On-demand access to all content via our new learning hub
Exclusive resources + sector insights
Peer networking and practical support

If you are ready to grow your skills as a part of our community click here: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-training/cpd-subscription-service 💚

🌱 98% of our client gardeners reported being happier or improving their mental wellbeing through Thrive's programmes. 💚

That is just one of the many inspiring outcomes highlighted in our new Impact Report, showcasing the life-changing difference gardening and nature can make.

Discover the stories, achievements and impact behind the numbers.

📖 Read our Impact Report through the link in our bio

🌻 Sunflower fever has arrived at Thrive! 🌻

Sunflower competitions are in full swing across all of our centres, with client gardeners nurturing their plants and competing in a range of categories – including the coveted Tallest Sunflower award!

At Thrive, Reading, there's been lots of care, patience and excitement as sunflowers reach for the sky!

📢 Reading Office Closure Today

Due to a planned power outage in the Beech Hill area, our Reading office and phone lines are unavailable today.

Our team is working remotely where possible and will continue to monitor emails and website enquiries throughout the day.

✅ Client sessions at Thrive Reading are still taking place as usual.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.

📢 Reading Office Closure Notice

Due to a planned power outage in the Beech Hill area, our Reading office and phone lines will be unavailable on Wednesday 29 July.

Our team will be working remotely where possible and will continue to monitor emails and website enquiries.

✅ Client sessions at Thrive Reading will still be taking place as usual.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while essential works are carried out.

Could you help change lives through gardening?

We're looking for a Client Services Co-ordinator (Client Gardeners) to join our team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our life-changing programmes, helping people living with ill health, disability and disadvantage experience the benefits of gardening and nature.

If you're organised, people-focused and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about the role on our website: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/jobs

This , take a moment to reconnect with nature.

You don’t need a garden to enjoy the wellbeing benefits of green spaces. Whether it’s taking a mindful walk, listening to birdsong, cloud spotting, enjoying a picnic, or simply sitting quietly outdoors, spending time in nature can help you feel calmer and more connected. Our Summer Wellbeing Calendar is packed with simple ideas to help you make the most of the season and your local park.

Explore the Summer Wellbeing Calendar and find your next nature-inspired activity: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-gardening/summer-wellbeing-calendar

Join us for our Next Growth Point Session 🌿

We're delighted to invite you to our next Growth Point event on 28 July 2026, with two session times available:

🕧 12.30pm – 1.00pm
5.30pm – 7.00pm

This month, we're exploring the past and future of horticulture with two expert speakers:

🌸 Marc Owen, former Thrive Battersea practitioner and Master's graduate in Garden History, will share a fascinating journey through the history of garden design, from the Arts & Crafts movement to the emergence of today's naturalistic planting styles.

🌱 Amit Desai, currently completing his Diploma at Kew Gardens, will discuss the important role botanic gardens play in conservation and how horticulturists are helping to protect threatened plant species.

Whether you're interested in garden history, conservation or simply enjoy learning more about the power of plants, we'd love you to join us.

🔗 Find out more about Growth Point and our CPD Subscription Service:

- Thrive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is essential within the emerging Social and Therapeutic Horticulture sector (STH). As a professional working in STH or other nature-based interventions, you can stay ahead in your practice with our new CPD Subscription Service.