{"id":1356,"date":"2024-10-21T14:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesanctuarygarden.co.uk\/?p=1356"},"modified":"2024-10-21T14:40:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:40:27","slug":"charles-dowding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesanctuarygarden.co.uk\/?p=1356","title":{"rendered":"Charles Dowding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A month ago, I never would have imagined meeting Charles Dowding. Yet, through a series of serendipitous connections, I not only met him but had the chance to interview him. Having followed Charles\u2019 no-dig gardening methods for decades, he’s been a constant source of inspiration for me and countless gardeners worldwide. I\u2019ll admit, I was worried I might be too starstruck to speak, but he was so welcoming and genuinely curious. \u201cAre you a writer?\u201d he asked. I confessed that I\u2019m really just a gardener. His response? \u201cFantastic! Tell me what you do.\u201d And from there, we had an engaging, insightful conversation that felt more like chatting with an old friend than meeting an idol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To my surprise and delight, Charles has also awarded me a bursary to continue my work with schools. I\u2019ll be heading back to Inverkeithing High School soon and installing two raised beds in Ayr. I\u2019ve already had the pleasure of teaching a class at Touch Primary School, and the support from Charles has inspired me to explore further funding opportunities. Schools are often too stretched for time and resources to bring in gardeners on their own, but with the right support, I hope to continue this rewarding work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the link to the article I wrote for Bite Magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay tuned for more updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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