National Gardening Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of gardening, designed to highlight the health, wellbeing, and environmental benefits of nurturing green spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturalist or a complete beginner, this week offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, improve your gardening skills, and join a nationwide movement dedicated to growing plants and community spirit.
What is National Gardening Week?
National Gardening Week was launched by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in 2012 to encourage more people to get involved in gardening and to highlight its wide-ranging benefits. Each year, the campaign unites individuals, schools, community groups, and public spaces in a celebration of gardening, biodiversity, and outdoor activity.
For 2025, the theme focuses on supporting new and beginner gardeners. The campaign is packed with inspiration, guides, and activities aimed at helping people start their gardening journey with confidence—whether on a windowsill, balcony, or garden plot.
When is National Gardening Week 2025?
National Gardening Week 2025 will take place from Monday, 28 April to Sunday, 4 May 2025. During this time, the RHS and many other organisations across the UK will host events, share tips and resources, and invite the public to take part in celebrating gardening in all its forms.
How Can You Get Involved?
There are many ways to take part in National Gardening Week, whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your connection with nature:
- Start a Garden Project: Try planting your first herb pot, growing vegetables from seed, or reviving a neglected outdoor space. The RHS provides beginner-friendly tips to help you get started.
- Join a Local Event: Look out for gardening workshops, plant swaps, community garden open days, and talks being held in your area. Many garden centres and RHS Gardens host special events throughout the week.
- Make Gardening a Family Affair: Get children involved with easy and fun gardening activities such as growing sunflowers, making bug hotels, or painting plant pots.
- Share Your Journey: Post photos and stories of your gardening projects on social media using the official campaign hashtags. Inspire others to give gardening a go and celebrate your progress, no matter how small.
- Volunteer in Your Community: Support a local gardening group or green space project. Community gardens, school gardens, and allotments often welcome volunteers during National Gardening Week.
- Connect With Nature: Use this week to observe and appreciate the wildlife in your garden or local park. Consider planting pollinator-friendly flowers or creating a habitat for birds and insects.
- Visit RHS Gardens: The RHS’s own gardens across the UK offer beautiful settings and special events that can help inspire gardeners at all levels.
Why is National Gardening Week Important?
Gardening has proven benefits for mental health, physical wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. It encourages mindfulness, boosts mood, improves air quality, and supports biodiversity. National Gardening Week is not only a celebration of plants, but also a call to action—inviting more people to discover the simple joy and powerful impact of growing something green.
Whether it’s sowing your first seed or joining a community garden project, your involvement can help build healthier communities and a more sustainable planet—one plant at a time.
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#NationalGardeningWeek #GrowWithRHS #GardeningForWellbeing #NewToGardening #MyFirstGarden
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