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Highlighting maternal wellbeing through flowers
A garden of flowers is on display at Chelsea Flower Show in the hope of raising awareness about maternal mental health issues.
Mothers for Mothers, based on Colston Street, have curated a ‘garden of hope’ at the show this year – telling the story of the journey from illness to wellness for mothers.
It is called ‘This too shall pass’ and features a cloister of bronze-toned walls, archways and a fractured pathway.
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“The garden is based on the idea of transition – from despair to hope,” said garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson.
Maria Viner, CEO at Mothers for Mothers, added: “The opportunity to have a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show gives us a platform to raise awareness about maternal mental illness, how it is so much more than simply post-natal depression and that families need and deserve support with mental health and emotional wellbeing issues at such a crucial time.
The charity’s provide peer support, promoting wellbeing and reducing social isolation to ensure women and children are well, enjoy healthy relationships and can engage in the wider community.
Hartcliffe City Farm reopens in June – photo: Ellie Pipe
After the show, which ends on Saturday, the flowers are set to be relocated to a city farm in Bristol.
“Recreating the garden at the Hartcliffe City Farm site will make it a really iconic and beautiful addition to the gardens that local people can enjoy,” said Steve Sayers, chief executive at the farm.
“The site will provide a place of tranquillity and calm that can be enjoyed by anyone and a point of interest like an RHS garden is a real draw.”
Their rehoming in Hartcliffe City Farm comes as the site is set to open Sunday, June 5.
Main photo: Mothers for Mothers
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