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UK Botanical Gardens Showcase Conservation, Heritage, Community Impact
The restoration and sustainable use of historic and botanical gardens across the UK highlight a growing commitment to conservation, community engagement, and innovative garden design. At Gordon Castle in Scotland, owners Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox have revitalized an eight-acre walled garden, transforming it into a productive enterprise with over 200 botanical products derived from heritage fruits and herbs, serving luxury markets. The National Botanic Garden of Wales, designed by Sir Norman Foster, excels in biodiversity conservation, notably protecting endangered species like waxcap mushrooms, and supports therapeutic and educational programs reaching thousands of schoolchildren annually. In Maryland, the Ladew Topiary Gardens introduced a newly planted accessible cottage garden featuring native and pollinator-friendly plants designed for resilience against extreme weather, inspiring visitors to incorporate sustainable gardening practices. Meanwhile, at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse flower show, designers present gardens with deep cultural and social connections, such as the Macmillan Legacy of a Lifetime Garden honoring cancer support, and the Miner’s Garden reflecting mining community heritage, emphasizing gardens’ roles in both healing and historical storytelling.

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