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| The King is infamously a keen gardener and environmentalist (Image: Getty) |
The three-year program aims to encourage millions to live more sustainably.
People across the UK will be encouraged to grow fruit and vegetables in wildlife-friendly gardens in celebration of the King’s vision for treasuring nature and living sustainably. The three-year program aims to inspire millions of people to live sustainably and help wildlife recover by growing food and creating space for nature in gardens, on balconies and in shared greenspaces.
The scheme, called Coronation Gardens For Food And Nature, has been organized by The Wildlife Trusts in partnership with Incredible Edible, Garden Organic, and The NFWI (National Federation of Women’s Institutes).
People across the UK will be encouraged to grow fruit and vegetables in wildlife-friendly gardens in celebration of the King’s vision for treasuring nature and living sustainably. The three-year program aims to inspire millions of people to live sustainably and help wildlife recover by growing food and creating space for nature in gardens, on balconies and in shared greenspaces.
The scheme, called Coronation Gardens For Food And Nature, has been organized by The Wildlife Trusts in partnership with Incredible Edible, Garden Organic, and The NFWI (National Federation of Women’s Institutes).
Those taking part in the project will be encouraged to grow healthy food to eat, which could range from herbs and salads to vegetables and fruit trees depending on the space available.
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| Gardeners will be encouraged to plant pollinator-friendly blooms and create a water feature (Image: PA) |
They will be urged to plant pollinator-friendly blooms and even create a water feature, which could be as simple as a submerged dish.
People will also be asked to leave a patch of long grass or make a pile of logs to create shelter for wildlife and natural predators such as hedgehogs and frogs, as well as being urged to go chemical and peat-free.
Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, said: “During the past 50 years the King has frequently called for humanity to live in harmony with nature and has promoted sustainable food growing alongside planting for pollinators and pesticide-free gardening.
“Restoring nature and enhancing the health and well-being of communities has never been more important.
“We hope that people everywhere will enjoy helping wildlife whilst growing spuds and squash – and we’d like to invite groups across the UK to join our wonderful gardening coalition.”
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