A BLOOMING marvellous display is being put on at Warwickshire libraries.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening explores how gardening can enrich lives, bring communities together and serve as a powerful force for social change.
The exhibition is part of a UK-wide tour inspired by the British Library’s major exhibition and presented in partnership with the Living Knowledge Network – a collaboration of 30 library services from across the UK.
From urban windowsills to rural allotments, the display delves into gardening as an act of care, creativity and connection. Visitors will discover stories of how gardens have been used to support wellbeing, highlight environmental issues, challenge inequality, and celebrate cultural identity.
Alongside the core display, Warwickshire libraries will be hosting a programme of interactive events to engage all ages.
These include planting a poem with professional poet Emilie Lauren Jones, storytelling unearthed with award-winning storyteller Jason Buck, paper rose making, and composting workshops delivered by the Warwickshire Waste Partnership,
Maddy Smith, lead curator of ‘Unearthed: The Power of Gardening’ at the British Library, said: “Gardening is a transformative force. It can promote healing and wellbeing, forge closer communities, refresh neglected spaces and drive social change. “Gardening connects us to our past, grounds us in the present and encourages us to look ahead to the future so I am really looking forward to seeing how our Living Knowledge Network partners augment the exhibition for audiences across the UK.”
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening runs until August 10.
Visit library.warwickshire.gov.uk/ to find out more.
