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Richard Claxton: How the NGS transforms health & green spaces - Episode 282
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The National Garden Scheme is a national treasure, raising millions for charities and giving access to gorgeous gardens for those who need them most.
It’s a joy this week to be joined by former GP and National Garden Scheme CEO Dr Richard Claxton to explore how 3,200 gardens – from stately homes to hospital rooftops and new-build backyards – are transforming health and access to green space across the UK.
In this episode, discover:
- How the National Garden Scheme quietly turns open gardens, tea and cake into £3.9 million a year for nursing and healthcare charities
- Why Richard Claxton believes gardening is one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term wellbeing
- How the NGS has evolved from stately homes and rectories to include community gardens, and small, relatable plot
- The story behind transformative projects like the intensive care roof garden at King’s College Hospital
- How balconies, new-build gardens and shared plots can play a vital role in our health and connection to nature
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