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Where do Chelsea’s flowers go? The Gardens boosting mental health in deprived areas

The Independent·Emily Beament·20 days ago
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As horticultural teams meticulously prepare for next week's Chelsea Flower Show , the stunning garden displays are increasingly designed with a lasting legacy in mind, destined for life beyond the event. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has actively championed this sustainable approach, encouraging designers to ensure their creations find new homes. Since 2016, the RHS has relocated its own feature gardens, notably sending Monty Don's "dog garden" to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home last year. This commitment has been significantly bolstered by Project Giving Back, an initiative funded by two anonymous philanthropists. Since 2022, this project has supported numerous charity gardens at Chelsea , mandating their relocation or repurposing post-show – a requirement the RHS extended to all gardens from 2023. Gardens have gone to hospitals and health services, helped charity work, become community growing spaces or transformed areas for nature.…

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