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In this episode we delve into the profound connection between nature and well-being. Landscape Architect Adam White discusses creating dementia-friendly sensory gardens, designed to evoke early memories and nostalgia. Mandy Barber from Incredible Vegetables shares the benefits of growing perennial edibles. Plus, we visit RHS Garden Wisley to get expert answers to your pressing gardening questions.
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Mandy Barber, Adam White, James Lawrence, Amy Ashman, Nick Turrell
Other Links:
Advice on creating a dementia friendly garden
Supporting people with dementia - a guide for community gardens
Incredible Vegetables
RHS Sustainable Planting Combinations
ISHS Symposium on Greener Cities: Improving Ecosystem Services in a Climate-Changing World
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