A FREE exhibition taking place at the following libraries and community hubs from May.
- Armley Community Hub and Library: 2 May to 6 June
- Rothwell Community Hub and Library: 13 June to 18 July
- The Compton Centre: 25 July to 18 August
Unearthed will come to Leeds Central Library in September with an immersive soundscape from Buffalo Sound Design. The exhibition will explore the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening. Inspired by the British Library’s major exhibition (2 May-10 August), we are part of a network of 30 library services celebrating gardening through the UK-wide Living Knowledge Network.
From windowsills to allotments, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening explores how the act of gardening can heal and sustain people in a multitude of ways. It reveals how gardening can bring people together, empower communities and shape our relationship with the natural world. It also considers gardening as a form of activism, as a means of challenging land ownership and highlighting social disparities, as well as providing a global story about the movement of plants.
A Call-Out to Groups
As part of this project, we want to connect with groups and organisations involved in gardening, conservation and outdoor spaces. If you would like to be included in this directory and are interested in collaborating with partners across the city please complete this short form.