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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Stephenson

The 5 simple gardening jobs that might give you a mental wellbeing boost

Growing herbs on your windowsill is a lovely way to introduce nature into your space - (PA)

Once a high-flying advertising executive accustomed to a jet-set lifestyle, Kathy Slack found herself grappling with burnout, anxiety, and profound depression in her mid-thirties.

She and her husband had relocated from London to the Cotswolds, seeking an improved work-life balance, only to discover that the move had merely resulted in a significantly extended commute.

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