Gardening with a conscience

This week we're talking about gardening as a force for good. We visit an inspiring hospital garden that has brought joy from tragedy, and meet Mothin Ali, founder of the Dig It Out campaign, which aims to tackle racism in the gardening world. Plus we learn how to encourage beneficial beetles in our plots and get GYO tips on growing kale and courgettes from Sylvia Travers of RHS Garden Bridgewater.

Useful links:

Bringing joy from tragedy - article on the RHS website about Horatio's Garden at Salisbury Hospital, designed by Cleve West

Gardening for health & wellbeing (RHS website)

Dig It Out - the campaign to tackle racism in gardening, started by Mothin Ali of My Family Garden YouTube channel

See our new wildlife hub on the RHS website

Wild About Gardens

RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Grow Your Own advice pages for all you need to know about growing fruit, veg and herbs