What happens when a community garden becomes a lifeline for people, wildlife and an entire neighbourhood? In this episode, I'm chatting with Oliver Hayden from Walworth Garden about running a free community space in the heart of London, why gardening can drive real social change, and how reconnecting with nature can quietly transform lives. It's funny, thought-provoking and full of big questions about the way we live and garden.

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Links

You can find Walworth Garden online here:

• Official website: Walworth Garden
• Instagram: @walworthgarden on Instagram

You can also visit the garden in person at 206 Manor Place, London SE17 3BN.

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If you enjoyed this week's episode with Oliver Hayden, you might also like these conversations from the archives:

Episode 323: Wildflowers, Community & Urban Nature A conversation exploring the importance of urban green spaces, biodiversity and the role community projects can

Episode 275: Community Gardening This episode looks at the social value of community gardening projects and the ways shared green spaces can support wellbeing, learning and local connection, making it a natural companion to today's discussion.