8 ways gardens can help us live longer and better – with Dr Ashby Sachs and Marcus Chilton-Jones

Could gardening be one of the simplest ways to support your health? Liz is joined by Dr Ashby Sachs, Research Fellow in Horticulture and Wellbeing at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater, to explore the growing body of science linking gardening and time in nature with better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in midlife and beyond.This episode is sponsored by the RHS. Visit rhs.org.uk for gardening tips and everything you need to plan your next visit to an RHS Garden. In this episode:·     How 30 minutes of gardening can burn as many calories as a yoga session·     The science behind the mood-boosting power of flowers·     Why birdsong helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress·     The link between gardening, biodiversity and better wellbeing·     How spending time in nature can ease loneliness and strengthen social connections·     Why gardening might improve your gut microbiome·     How time outdoors supports vitamin D production and circadian rhythm·     The ways gardening can increase strength, flexibility and balance as we age·     Simple ways to create your own wellbeing garden More from the RHS:·     Follow the RHS on Instagram·     Plan your next visit to an RHS Garden·     Get gardening with the RHS Grow app·     Read RHS Your Wellbeing Garden·     More on gardening for health and wellbeingGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.