Helen Wilson Roe was delighted to landscape Henrietta’s Garden, a public garden centred on the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, built around plants chosen for their names’ links to Henrietta and the significance of their colour.
Gardening brings joy to everyone. It’s about inclusion and bringing people together from all walks of life; different cultures, ages, abilities, and class.
Henrietta’s Garden is a symbol of hope and reflection. Through this symbol, stories are told using the narrative of plants and their connection with Henrietta’s statue and her everlasting story.
Thanks go to the friends and family who gave their time so generously to help with the planting, and to the Bristol University Landscape and Horticultural team.
