Autism & gardening

In today’s episode Helen learns more about the charity Aspens and their garden, supported by Project Giving Back,which will be showcased at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. She speaks with the garden designer Camellia Taylor and Aspens Head of fundraising Susan Sawyer, to learn more about how the Chelsea garden will help raise awareness around the work Aspens does supporting people with autism and learning disabilities and the long lasting legacy the garden will have once relocated to Aspens following Chelsea. 🪴 www.aspens.org.uk 🪴 www.thegardentaylor.com. Plus Helen heads to Ayrshire to meet with Katrina aka @buildingafoodforest_scotland on Instagram and as featured on BBC’s Beechgrove Garden. Katrina home educates Clayton her 15 year old son who is autistic and non verbal. Their garden has become a classroom which has allowed Clayton to flourish and learn in a way that makes him feel comfortable and grounded.