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Wales
All counties of Wales
REPRESENTATIVE
Judith Hill
07724993310 or 02920 758080
MENTOR
Peter Ryan
Wales
0845 564 1881 pryan.nas@gmail.com
Growing the Future at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has embarked on an ambitious project to champion Welsh horticulture, protect wildlife, promote plants for pollinators and extol the virtues of growing plants for food, fun, health and well-being. Leading the Project is the Botanic Garden’s Head of Science, Dr Natasha de Vere, who says: “This is a fantastic project for the Garden, for horticulture and for Wales. Gardens and gardening are part of our way of life and have an incredible amount to offer in terms of health and fitness,
as wildlife habitats and as places
to secure our food supply. Growing the Future looks at all these aspects with a special focus on training and engagement.”
Starting in September 2017, the Project builds on the success of the pilot project, also based at the Garden, running between 2012-2015. Through a variety of courses and engaging with a wide audience at events held at the Botanic Garden and across Wales, the team has interacted with more than 35,000 individuals.
THE VISION
There are three strands to the project, each with messages and experiences that will hopefully make a lasting impact across the whole of Wales.
GARDENS FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
This is such a great message to shout from the rooftops and treetops: be happy, stay healthy, get gardening! Gardens also play an important role in the health of our wider environment, such as by providing wildlife habitats and alleviating pollution. Our training courses will be all about the value of gardens for growing food, keeping fit and helping the environment.
CELEBRATING WELSH HORTICULTURE
From specialist nurseries producing unique plants and flowers, to commercial growers providing the finest fruit and vegetables, we will showcase the diversity and quality of Welsh horticultural produce through our exciting range of events.
Gardens and gardening are part of our way of life and have an incredible amount to offer in terms of health and fitness, as wildlife habitats and as places to secure our food supply
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