Joy in a pandemic

I’ve been reflecting on what effect the lockdown has had on our family life. Like many others, we have faced challenges we could never have imagined over the past 14 months. However, my overwhelming feeling is one of gratitude for our garden, which has been a place of peace, joy and healing for the whole family. Gardening with my two-year-old daughter became a regular activity. I believe she could not have had a more healthy and wholesome educational experience than connecting with nature. More than anything, I hope that her year spent in the garden has given her a love for nature and wildlife that she will nurture throughout her life.

Ellie Evans, Cambridge