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Rooted Together

Our story

Rooted in lived experience.

My passion for horticulture grew not only from academic achievement but from life itself. These experiences aren't limitations — they're the foundations of a lifelong mission to create opportunities for others.

Education & professional journey

A path that keeps on growing.

  1. Roots

    Growing up in care

    Growing up in the care system built resilience, empathy and a lasting commitment to helping others overcome barriers to opportunity.

  2. Identity

    Autistic, with ADHD

    Being neurodivergent shaped a deep understanding of inclusion — recognising strengths and creating environments where every individual can succeed.

  3. Apprenticeship

    Two years in Salford's public parks

    Hands-on experience in landscape maintenance, public gardens, plant care, biodiversity and green-space management.

  4. UCLan

    Horticulture at the University of Central Lancashire

    Developed expertise in plant science and garden design.

  5. Recognition

    RHS Silver Medal for garden design

    Awarded a prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Silver Medal.

  6. BSc (Hons)

    Social Policy

    Research exploring Green Social Prescribing, nature-based interventions, community wellbeing, mental health, social inclusion and reducing inequalities.

  7. Care work

    Team Leader in residential care

    Introduced plant appreciation and horticultural activities that encouraged engagement, confidence, conversation, relaxation and connection with nature.

Care experience

Seeing what a single plant can do.

As a Team Leader in residential care, I watched a windowsill of herbs spark conversations, calm anxious afternoons and give people something to nurture. It confirmed what my research suggested: horticulture positively transforms wellbeing and quality of life.

Our mission

Our values.

To use horticulture as a catalyst for positive social change by creating inclusive opportunities that improve wellbeing, build confidence, develop skills, and strengthen communities.