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This incredible themed cruise is perfect for those with green thumbs. Source: Cunard

Cruising

The ultimate cruise holiday for all gardening lovers

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this special themed voyage with talks and classes from a great line-up of gardening experts, including Graham Ross,

Gardening

How does your Summer garden grow? Blooming great tips for when the heat sets in

How does your Summer garden grow? Blooming great tips for when the heat sets in

In an effort to alleviate any concerns around your horticultural endeavours, Starts at 60 spoke to the gardening experts to get the best tips on keeping your plants healthy and thriving.

Written byMatthew Hart

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Gardening

Gardening tips for over 60s: Enjoy the benefits of gardening well into your golden years

Gardening tips for over 60s: Enjoy the benefits of gardening well into your golden years

Starts at 60 have put together a comprehensive guide of general information, considerations, and recommendations for safely gardening in your golden years.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Just as diets can be adjusted to meet your nutritional goals, so too can gardening be adjusted to suit your physical capacities. Source: Getty Images.

Gardening

Gardening tips for over 60s: Enjoy the benefits of gardening well into your golden years

Gardening tips for over 60s: Enjoy the benefits of gardening well into your golden years

Starts at 60 have put together a comprehensive guide of general information, considerations, and recommendations for safely gardening in your golden years.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Just as diets can be adjusted to meet your nutritional goals, so too can gardening be adjusted to suit your physical capacities. Source: Getty Images.

Gardening

Unbe-leaf-able! Study finds that gardening may be an effective way of preventing cancer

Unbe-leaf-able! Study finds that gardening may be an effective way of preventing cancer

Researchers have found that those in community gardening groups may have a lower risk of cancer, chronic diseases and mental health disorders.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Gardening may help adults lessen their risk of cancer and chronic diseases. Source: Getty

Home

Is it wrong to take cuttings from someone’s yard without asking?

Is it wrong to take cuttings from someone’s yard without asking?

Some say it's okay, provided you don't damage the plant and take only small amounts. Others consider the practice extremely rude and akin to stealing.

Gardeners know that sharing cuttings among friends is common practice, but when it comes to helping yourself it's another matter! Source: Getty Images

Lifestyle

The most spectacular gardens to stroll through this Spring

The most spectacular gardens to stroll through this Spring

Starts at 60 have handpicked a super selection of Australian botanic gardens complete with fascinating finds.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

The Palm House at Adelaide Botanic Garden is stunning. Source: Getty

Cruising

The must-do cruise holiday for all gardening enthusiasts

The must-do cruise holiday for all gardening enthusiasts

Indulge in your love of gardening while enjoying a summer cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth.

Written byCunard

The ultimate seven night getaway for garden enthusiasts.

News

Winter Gardening projects to bring colour and life to your garden in the cold months ahead

Winter Gardening projects to bring colour and life to your garden in the cold months ahead

Winter is well known for being a bleak time of the year, with the harsh cold proving to be dull and disagreeable for most, it certainly doesn't help that it takes its toll on your plants as well. Your plants kick into survival mode, going dormant in order to endure the severe weather. Your lawn growth begins to slow down, your trees lose their greenery and your florals lose their buds.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Winter gardening tips to bring colour back into your life. Source: Getty

Experts

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

'Community Moves' Founder, Van Marinos, reveals how a simple movement pattern change when gardening could save you a lifetime of lower back pain.

Health ExpertVan Marinos

The next time you’re faced with picking up something heavy up or putting it down, try to remember, it’s all in the hips. Source: Getty

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