Mayfield Nursery Horticultural Therapy Project

We're a garden centre in Mayfield Park in Southampton, and we aim to bring about positive change for people struggling with their mental health. Every penny we make from plant sales is ploughed back into helping people with mental health issues. We're a social enterprise and a subsiduary of Solent Mind. We provide a place for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities to develop new skills and be part of a supportive, friendly community. Through our schedule of wellbeing groups and training programmes we empower people to make dramatic improvements in their mental health, confidence and self esteem.

Mayfield Nurseries is a social enterprise selling plants and associated gardening products to the general public. Our nursery provides a nurturing environment for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities, enabling them to take positive steps to improve their wellbeing. We believe that gardening and nature have the power to transform lives. Our passionate and friendly team are on hand to give information and advice on our current stock of top quality, competitively priced plants.

We offer therapeutic horticulture, wellbeing groups, individual support, community gardening and support for people with dementia or depression and anxiety. If you'd like to know more about any of these programmes please contact us. Mayfield Nurseries provides a safe and supportive environment for people with Dementia to build confidence and develop new skills through a fun and caring approach to gardening. Mayfield Nurseries Wellbeing Centre is a friendly and safe place with an informal atmosphere.

Mayfield Nurseries provides a safe and supportive environment for people with Dementia to build confidence and develop new skills through a fun and caring approach to gardening. If you require specialist 1:1 support to comfortably enjoy Mayfield's services, you are welcome to bring a carer or loved one. At Mayfield Nurseries we understand that everyone has a different experience with Dementia; we are here to help you re-connect with friends and family. The Plants for People project is a joint initiative between Mayfield Nurseries and Southampton City Council, which combines community development work with gardening to make a lasting difference to people living on social housing estates in Southampton.

The Plants for People project is a joint initiative between Mayfield Nurseries and Southampton City Council, which combines community development work with gardening to make a lasting difference to people living on social housing estates in Southampton. The team at Plants for People would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our gardeners, volunteers and supporters a very Happy New Year and prosperous 2021. In light of the current national lockdown the Plants for People team have taken the difficult decision to postpone all practical volunteer gardening sessions until further notice.

Behind the garden walls of Mayfield Park in Southampton, we have an inviting and tranquil green space that provides a wonderful backdrop for our Wellbeing Services. Mayfield Nurseries provides a supportive, therapeutic environment away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We welcome all members of the community and will empower individuals to improve their wellbeing through therapeutic programmes, connecting with horticulture and nature. What is Wellbeing? Wellbeing is about feeling good on the inside and on the outside.