Princess Eugenie Instagram – I had such a lovely call with co-founder Dr Olivia Chapple and all the head gardeners from @horatiosgarden who told me about their particular gardens that they have been nurturing during lockdown and built by this wonderful charity. ⁣ ⁣ Horatio’s Garden was born from Horatio Chapple’s mind where he believed all spinal unit’s across the U.K. should have a garden that patients facing a life-changing disability can find consolation and hope. His mother, Olivia, now continues his mission in his name. ⁣ ⁣ With the coronavirus pandemic many units have been closed to visitors and their usual gym and physio sessions suspended. Stephen, Imogen, Jacqui and Sallie were able to share some lovely stories about patients really thriving in the gardens. From planting their own vegetables and flowers to having some peace in nature feeling like they are somewhere else entirely. ⁣ ⁣ For many across the world the garden has been a place to heal and mentally adjust to the world we now live in. For patients with spinal injuries it can bring freedom physically and mentally when confined by your trauma and now more than ever is so integral. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you to everyone at Horatio’s Garden for continuing to make these places of calm and sanctuary so special in a time of such uncertainty.