Author
Richard Claxton
Richard Claxton
Richard Claxton is a GP, garden designer and founder of green-prescribing network Gardening4Health
Recent articles by Richard Claxton

The surprising ways that gardening can stop you getting sick and heal you when you’re ill
Dr Richard Claxton looks at how spending time in gardens and green spaces can actually help prevent illness and aid in its treatmentShow more
The antidote to ultra-processed food: why you should be growing your own this year
More people than ever want to grow their own, for a variety of reasons, says Dr Richard Claxton, and this one thing can improve our health and help the planetShow more
By going outside you can bust stress, boost mood and support your mental health - here's why
Gardens and green spaces are naturally stress-busting, mood-boosting refuges that can support our mental health in many ways, says Dr Richard Claxton. Show moreHate the gym? There’s an easier way to get fit and stay healthy and you may not believe what it is, says GP
Hate the gym? Then Dr Richard Claxton has good news: studies show that being active in your garden offers a host of health benefits. Illustration: Vicki TurnerShow more
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