Availability information last updated: 19th October, 2026

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Arts including music, drama, craft and art, De-cluttering/organising, Education, training and learning, Gardening and horticulture, Health and wellbeing, Help in the home or garden, Hobbies and interests, Socialising, companionship and friendship, Sport and active pursuits, User led,

I’m Tom! I’ve been gardening and teaching horticulture for 10 years. My passion has always been for the benefits to health and wellbeing that gardening provides. My proudest moments are where I have brought the joy of gardening to those who are struggling with disability, illness and mental ill-health. In fact my first gardening “job” was for my grandma, who took huge pride in her garden and had a great eye for garden design, which I helped her to maintain when she was unable to do so by herself.

I can carry out general maintenance such as mowing, hedges, pruning, planting and weeding, to provide a positive surrounding for those who may struggle to maintain this themselves. I can also design and create sensory gardens and spaces to benefit health and wellbeing.

People have a lot of pride in their gardens, so I can also provide “companion gardening” where I can support you to garden alongside me. Working together to look after your space is a great way to keep mind and body active.

I’m happy to help with odd jobs around the house, decluttering, and just have a cup of tea and a chat to provide companionship.

I also deliver sessions for groups at community venues or care and residential homes, teaching gardening skills and the history and traditions around particular plants. I can support groups to develop the garden spaces in their surroundings, and can work to maintain those spaces myself.

Areas: Manchester, Chorlton, Whalley Range, Stretford, Sale, Trafford, Didsbury, Levenshulme

Languages: English

Last Updated: 19th October, 2026