This month's RHS magazine reminds us of something garden enthusiasts have always known: gardening isn't just about creating beautiful outdoor spaces - it's fundamental to our wellbeing. From the therapeutic rhythm of tending plants to the profound joy of watching nature flourish under your care, gardening offers rewards that extend far beyond the garden gate.
At Cedar Nursery, we've witnessed this transformation firsthand for 40 years. As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we reflect on the countless customers who've discovered that creating their dream outdoor space has enriched their lives in ways they never expected.
The Science of Garden Therapy
Research continues to validate what gardeners instinctively understand. Studies show that regular interaction with plants and soil reduces cortisol levels, lowers blood pressure, and improves mood. The physical activity involved in gardening - whether it's digging, planting, or pruning - provides gentle exercise that strengthens muscles and improves flexibility without the intensity of a gym workout.
But perhaps most importantly, gardening offers something increasingly rare in our fast-paced world: the opportunity to slow down, be present, and connect with the natural rhythms of growth and change. In a garden, success is measured not in hours but in seasons, teaching patience and perspective in equal measure.
From Allotments to Outdoor Kitchens: Gardens for Every Lifestyle
The UK's rich tradition of allotment gardening demonstrates the democratic nature of gardening's benefits. You don't need a sprawling estate to experience the wellbeing that comes from growing your own vegetables or nurturing a patch of flowers. Allotments have long provided city dwellers and those without gardens the chance to dig their hands into the soil, share knowledge with fellow gardeners, and take home the literal fruits of their labour.
For those fortunate enough to have outdoor space at home, the possibilities extend even further. Modern gardens have evolved into true outdoor living rooms - spaces where wellbeing meets sophisticated design. An outdoor kitchen transforms meal preparation from a solitary indoor task into a social, al fresco experience. Comfortable garden furniture creates inviting spaces for morning coffee or evening contemplation. Carefully selected plants provide year-round interest, sensory stimulation, and privacy.
At Cedar Nursery in Cobham, we've curated our collection with exactly this philosophy in mind. Our carefully selected premium plants aren't just specimens - they're the building blocks of your personal sanctuary. Our outdoor kitchen designs, featuring the South of England's largest selection, help you create spaces where cooking becomes a celebration. Our garden furniture transforms patios into rooms without walls, where wellbeing is cultivated as carefully as the surrounding plants.
The Joy of Growth and Seasonal Connection
There's something profoundly satisfying about planting a seed or a young shrub and watching it flourish. Gardening connects us to the changing seasons in a way that modern life often obscures. The first snowdrop pushing through winter earth, the explosion of spring blossom, the lazy abundance of summer, and autumn's spectacular finale - each season brings its own gifts, rituals, and reminders of nature's enduring cycles.
This connection to seasonal rhythms has been shown to improve mental health, reducing anxiety and providing a sense of purpose and continuity.
Creating Your Wellbeing Garden
Whether you're tending an allotment plot, designing a sophisticated garden room, or simply nurturing a few pots on a balcony, the wellbeing benefits remain the same. The key is to create a space that invites you to engage - not through obligation, but through pleasure.
Choose plants that speak to you personally. Select furniture that makes you want to linger. If cooking brings you joy, consider an outdoor kitchen that extends your living space and makes entertaining effortless. Design with all the senses in mind: the scent of lavender, the texture of ornamental grasses, the sound of water features, the taste of fresh herbs.
Our team at Cedar Nursery understands that truly exceptional gardens aren't just installed - they're cultivated through expertise, vision, and an understanding of what makes an outdoor space become a genuine haven. That's why we offer bespoke design consultations and outdoor styling advice, helping you create a garden that nurtures your wellbeing as naturally as it nurtures your plants.
40 Years of Cultivating Dreams
Celebrating 40 years as Surrey's powerhouse for sophisticated outdoor living, the union of Cedar Nursery and Kitchen in the Garden has quietly served the region's most discerning customers for four decades - those who understand that exceptional outdoor spaces require more than products; they demand expertise, vision, and uncompromising quality.
With the South of England's largest selection of outdoor kitchens, a carefully curated collection of premium plants and garden furniture, and bespoke design services honed over 40 years, we remain the one-stop destination where dreams of tranquil garden oases and state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens become reality.
As we mark this milestone, we're not just looking back at 40 years of excellence - we're looking forward to continuing our legacy as the place where those in the know come to create their truly bespoke outdoor havens. Because we understand that when you invest in your garden, you're not just creating a beautiful space - you're investing in your wellbeing, your happiness, and your quality of life.