Nothing says summer quite like a garden in bloom. So, with the weather warming up, new resident and passionate gardener, Lynne, is inspiring other residents to embrace the sunshine and get busy in our outdoor spaces.
Focussed on beautifying the gardens in the Memory Support Unit in time for Christmas, residents and staff have been pruning, watering, weeding and planting to create inviting areas that can be enjoyed by all.
Lynne is delighted that she can continue to connect with a hobby that has given her so much joy over the years and is looking forward to sitting in the shade of a tree with her husband and admiring her work.
“My love for gardening started early”, she says. “As a child I used to enjoy spending weekends outdoors with my father, watching, learning and helping him grow plants.”
“Gardening brings me so much pleasure and keeps me strong. I’ve made many friends through gardening, and at Harden Grange, I’m enjoying getting to know the residents as they stop for a chat while I’m tending to my flowers.”
Manager, Lucy, says it’s wonderful to see the residents embracing the gardens. “Aside from the rewards of growing beautiful flowers, the companionship, fresh air, exercise and morning sunlight are so important to everyone’s wellbeing.”
To find out more about our welcoming community, call our friendly admissions team on (02) 5330 8000 or emailing info@hardengrange.com.au