What can one neglected patch of land grow beyond plants? This week, I'm joined by Shereen Chung-Blake, community gardener and programme coordinator at Bankside Open Spaces Trust, to hear how she turned an unused space in Camberwell into a thriving community garden, and why making horticulture accessible can transform both places and people.

Benny's Insect of the Week: Marmalade Hoverfly

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Wyld of the Woodling by William Rowlandson

If you enjoyed this week's episode with William Rowlandson, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives:

Episode 376: From Rewilding to Renaturing with James Canton

Writer James Canton explores the difference between rewilding and renaturing, drawing on his own experience of transforming a two-acre patch of land in North Essex into a haven for wildlife. It's a thoughtful companion to William's discussion of what it means to be wild, how we interact with the landscape and the importance of recognising the value of the natural world around us.

Episode 370: Remembering Our Nature with Brigit Anna McNeill

Writer, naturalist and herbalist Brigit Anna McNeill explores what it means to reconnect with the natural world and rediscover our place within it. Drawing on plants, folklore, herbalism and her own experiences, Brigit reflects on the relationship between human and natural worlds, making this a particularly fitting companion to William's questioning of the boundaries we place between ourselves and nature.

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