The document discusses the benefits of natural environments and gardens for well-being. It notes that a 1983 study found that patients recovered from gallbladder surgery more quickly when they had a view of trees rather than a wall. The document also discusses various community garden programs in the UK that engage people of different ages and backgrounds, and the benefits, challenges and strategies for developing such initiatives. It emphasizes connecting gardens to communities and exploring local garden areas.

9. IN GARDENS
SHIFT
HAPPENS

10. IN GARDENS
SHIFT
HAPPENS

11. IN GARDENS
LITTLE
HAPPENS

12. IN GARDENS
LITTLE
HAPPENS

24. IN HOLLAND

27. In Norway

28. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

29. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

30. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

31. In the USA

32. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

33. Nature scene used in intervention.
©2003 by American College of Chest Physicians

36. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

37. In the United Kingdom

38. A 1983 study showed that people recovered
from gallbladder surgery more quickly when
they had a view of trees, rather than of a wall.
Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the Natural Environment.. Image: BBC

39. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

40. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

41. Source: Reuters

43. Image: BBC

44. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

45. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

46. Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

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Source: Newton, J, Wellbeing and the
Natural Environment...

48. In England

49. Source: Space to Grow, The National Trust

50. Source: Space to Grow, The National Trust

51. Source: Nfer/rhs

52. Source: Space to Grow, The National Trust

53. Source: Nfer/rhs

54. Source: Nfer/rhs

56. Source: Space to Grow, The National Trust

58. Who will fill their
wellingtons?

60. IN GARDENS
SHIFT
HAPPENS

61. IN GARDENS
SHIFT
HAPPENS

62. IN GARDENS
SHIFT

63. IN GARDENS
SHIFT
HAPPENS

66. Where is this?
Adults
•Over 50s Garden Writers
Club
•The Asian Women's
Project
Children and young people
•Tudor Home Life (close
look at herb garden)
•Glorious Gardens art and
design session.
•Green Room UCL Project
Intergenerational
•Hidden Garden primary,
secondary and older
people.

67. • I would love to do this but I don’t know
where to start.
• I don’t have the time or resources to do this
kind of work.
• I have a passion for gardens.

68. Bettina Harden MBE – “Growing in the Garden”

69. A Human Map

70. ~Break~

71. About our Venue

72. Enablers & Blockers

73. • I don’t know how to connect gardens with
communities.
• I am not sure that this work can be financially
viable.
• I seldom explore gardens in my local area.

74. ~Lunch~

75. Film Presentation ~ Budding Love

76. Thinking Feeling Saying Doing

77. Gail Bromley MBE – “Plants, People and Possibilities”

78. • I know how to sell the benefits of gardens.
• We can’t cope with lots of people at one time.
• Community leaders think gardens and parks are
a low priority.

79. Towards a funding strategy:
Greenhouse of Purpose
What are the values of your organisation?
What is the desired outcome; the big vision?
What will your initiative achieve?
What will you do to achieve your aims?
Over to you!!

80. Over to you!
Other things to think about:
•cost
•contacts
•partners
•space
•expertise
•transport
•time
•weather
and where might funding come from – if needed?

82. ~Tea~

83. Feedback

84. Next Steps?

85. What Went Well? Even Better If?

86. Thank you!
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