The Power of Gardening, was created during my Masters course in Science Communication as part of a project spotlighting unsung heroes of environmental science in Bristol.
The article profiles Guy Manchester, a community gardener and advocate for dementia-friendly allotments, whose work at Alive’s Brentry Allotments in North Bristol combines therapeutic horticulture, climate resilience, and food justice. Through immersive interviews and narrative storytelling, the article highlights how grassroots projects can tackle global challenges, from social isolation and dementia to food insecurity and biodiversity loss.
As co-author and lead designer, I was responsible for both shaping the written narrative and creating the visual layout of the article, including typography, structure, and image placement. I also conducted interviews and contributed to scientific research and storytelling, ensuring a balance of emotional depth and factual clarity.
This piece demonstrates the power of community-led green spaces to drive both environmental and social change and how design and narrative together can make science accessible, hopeful, and human.
