27/04/2025
Some personal news from me (Amy) - it's time for me to say goodbye 💚
I'm more than a little sad to announce that this was my final weekend working at the Winter Garden, but so very excited to share that it's because I've been offered a job at Kew Gardens 😍 It's hard to know what to say, because the past year and a half working here has been a whirlwind. I'm incredibly proud of the work that I've done in the garden, and what we have been able to achieve in that time with the resources available to us. I think it's fair to say that when we re-opened in 2023, the garden was looking pretty grim. And while it's nowhere near it's former Victorian era glory, it's looking better every day! It's taken a lot of hard work and love to get it to where it is today 💪💚
But what I really want to say, is just an enormous thank you to everyone who has visited and cared about the Winter Garden. I've met some of the most wonderful people who I maybe would never have had the opportunity to connect with otherwise. I've met so many people who share a passion for nature, and see the immense benefits that gardens can offer to our community. We've received donations of plants, compost, our beautiful hand crafted sign out front, and so much more, all from generous people who just want to help make the Winter Garden better for everyone. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the conversations and interactions that I've had with some visitors have restored a little faith in humanity for me. Hearing about how much this place means to people, and how much public support there is for the Winter Garden has been truly heartwarming, motivating, and inspiring. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much 💚 I'll be a regular Winter Garden visitor from now on, so you're sure to see me around, but otherwise come find me at Kew!
- Amy the gardener.
