It is a pleasure being able to help!

• A well‑kept garden can be a source of joy, pride, and calm but, as we age, keeping on top of outdoor tasks can become difficult
• By helping older people to take care of their gardens, our dedicated At Home Gardeners are helping older people to feel more supported and secure, enabling them to have a place that they can enjoy relaxing in or looking out onto. But the service is more than about gardening it is also about connection, with regular visits from someone who takes the time to chat as well as help
• Thank you to our Gardener Stuart for sharing these words about his role and the difference that it makes

“Having found myself in the fortunate position of being semi retired, I took time to evaluate what I really wanted from my next role. I decided that it should incorporate my love of the outdoors, and after helping my own relatives in their gardens, the opportunity to work for Age UK as a gardener seemed like the perfect fit.

The ability to control my own workload and manage my clients is a real plus, but it's also great to have the full support of an excellent 'At Home' team who are always there for me should I need anything at all. I enjoy the flexibility that the role provides, allowing me to spend time with friends and family and also to enjoy my own hobbies.

I've taken the time to get to know all of my clients and understand their needs and requirements.  I take great pride and care in the work that I do and get a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.

My clients are always appreciative and it's a pleasure to be able to help and make someone smile. I know that by visiting, I'm able to make a small positive difference to someone's life which is a real motivator for me”