To be honest my gardening ability is pretty poor and I have, in the past, been known to kill a spider plant. When I moved to the Dundee area just before I took up my post as Community Engagement Facilitator,…
Practicing small space gardening
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden : The Cardiology Ward
Our Cardiology Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Digitalis Lanata (Foxglove) Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica) is traditionally used for grief, said to raise the spirits and cheer the heart. Scientific studies support its anti-depressant,…
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The Unassuming Dandelion – by June Imrie
Dandelions are one of my most treasured of wild flowers. They bring a ray of golden sunshine to my garden on a dull day and attract a wide variety of beneficial insects. The whole plant, including the; roots, leaves and…
A Walk Through Our Physic Garden : The Dermatology Ward
Our Dermatology Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Burdock (Arctium Lappa) is an herb that has been used to treat skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. Heartsease (Viola Tricolour) is a…
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden: The Respiratory Ward
Our Respiratory Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Verbascum Thapsus (Mullein) Elecampane (Inula Helenium) is an herb that has been used to treat coughs associated with bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)…
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden : The Gastroenterology Ward
Our Gastroenterology Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Monarda didymus (Red Bergamot) Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is an herb that has properties for treating nausea and vomiting. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) is a hybrid plant that…
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden: Our Wellness Clinic and Pharmacology Bed
Plants in our wellness clinic and pharmacology beds are part of our physic garden and include the following plants: Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) Clary Sage (Salvia Sclera) is an herb. The oil extract can be used to reduce stress…
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden: The Musculoskeletal Ward
Our Musculoskeletal Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Autumn Crocus (colchicum autumnale) is a plant that is used to provide relief from pain and inflammation of acute gout and rheumatism. Comfrey…
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A Walk Through Our Physic Garden: Women’s Health
Our Women's Health bed forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady’s Mantle) Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis) is a plant that has been used to relieve cramps, treat irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual…
Join our Board- Volunteer Treasurer wanted
Trustee Role Ninewells Community Garden is looking for a new trustee to support our Charity to grow and develop. Would you like to join the Board of a local charity which works to improve the health & wellbeing of children,…
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