Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Gardening in the United Kingdom (UK) - statistics & facts
Gardening is a popular pastime in the United Kingdom (UK). Not only do people practice it as a hobby and visit public gardens, but they also open their private gardens up to the public for visitation, for example, through the National Garden Scheme. This hobby became particularly important to those in the UK during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic when lockdowns caused many to have to stay at home with limited access to leisure activities. In 2020, members of the public were surveyed on what the main benefits were of having access to a garden or outdoor space during COVID-19, and the majority stated that it 鈥渉elped relieve stress and anxiety, contributing to [their] mental wellbeing鈥. Therefore, it is perhaps unsurprising that annual expenditure on gardening, plants, and flowers in the UK showed year-over-year growth in 2020, accounting for approximately 6.2 billion British pounds.
