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17 April 2026

Alexander & Craigie House Care Homes Celebrate National Gardening Day With Generous Donation

Residents at Alexander House and Craigie House Care Homes in Crossgates, Fife marked National Gardening Day (14th April) by welcoming a generous donation that that will act as the catalyst for an exciting new chapter in their garden spaces.

Alexander & Craigie House Care Homes Celebrate National Gardening Day With Generous Donation

The homes extended a heartfelt thank you to Charlie Currie, son of Craigie House resident Jenny, for kindly donating a collection of beautiful raised planters. These planters represent the first step in a wider programme of garden development planned over the coming months which include a new fountain and potting shed.

With ideas already taking shape, residents have shared their enthusiasm for creating a mini wildflower meadow, alongside growing a variety of flowers and vegetables. The raised planters will make gardening more accessible for everyone, enabling residents to comfortably take part in planting, nurturing, and enjoying the fruits of their labour.

Gardening offers so many benefits for older people, particularly for those living with dementia. It provides gentle physical activity, supports wellbeing, and can spark memories through familiar sights, smells and routines. These wonderful new planters will allow more of our residents to get involved safely and comfortably, and we’re really looking forward to seeing everything begin to grow in the weeks ahead.

Yvonne Manson
Senior Service Manager, Alexander & Craigie House Care Homes

Resident Jenny added:
“It’s lovely to know we’ll be gardening. We’ve got lots of ideas and it will be so nice to spend time outdoors planting and watching everything grow.”

The team at both homes are now looking ahead to the warmer months, where the gardens will continue to develop into vibrant spaces for relaxation, activity, and connection with nature.

For more information: Click HERE for Alexander House Care Home and Click HERE for Craigie House Care Home.

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