Gardening as Healing: From Tragedy to Community Connection

The chapter explores how gardening served as a therapeutic and community-building tool following the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, shifting vacant spaces into vibrant community gardens. It reflects on the speaker's personal journey of finding solace and identity through gardening, breaking stereotypes and fostering unity. The Grow to Know project is introduced as a means to redefine gardening inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of connecting individuals with nature for healing, societal improvement, and environmental well-being.