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223. Empire of Plants: From Kew Gardens to Botany Bay

Empire

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From Winter Blues to Tropical Comforts at Kew Gardens

This chapter tells the story of a Papua New Guinea visitor finding warmth in London's Kew Gardens during winter, linking it to Queen Victoria's admiration for the Palm House. It also includes a brief promotion of BetterHelp, highlighting therapy's role in personal reflection for the new year.

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