Lucy Platel, Herne Bay in Bloom community gardener, said: “We are proud to be part of the effort to develop the Catching Lives Garden. Our aim is to inspire and empower people who are homeless to have an active voice in shaping their own environment to make it vibrant and sustainable.
“Root To Resistance is not just about planting pretty flowers; we want to make a meaningful difference. We’re not just working on the garden – we’re working on ourselves. We believe that by cultivating the earth, we cultivate our spirits, and by building community, we build our strength.”
Every Tuesday at 11am, come rain or shine, everyone who wants to take part can join a meeting in the Catching Lives garden to discuss ideas and collaborate on the project.
Since the Spring, the team have created new boundaries and paths, made new flower beds, repainted the fence and cleared foliage and rubbish. Activities have included a compost mixing workshop, a potting workshop, painting shells, restoring the bug hotel and planting new edibles, flowers and herbs including in hanging baskets. Lucy and Staf aim to provide a range of activities and share skills including general gardening and maintenance, garden design and planning, crafts and education.