My head’s still spinning from the WIMIN (Women in Medicine) conference in Cambridge last week.

It was the third annual conference for WIMIN and it was such an honour to be asked to speak about the health benefits of gardening and nature – and to join a panel, sitting alongside an awesome quartet – Marian Boswall, Olivia Chapple, Bunny Guinness and Marchelle Farrell. It was a great opportunity to spread the word about Vitamin G, especially with so many different medical specialties represented in the auditorium.

How fitting that this inspiring event was held at the all-female Murray Edwards College – formerly known as New Hall, celebrating its 70^th birthday since it was founded – to create more space for women at Cambridge.

The gardens are the perfect sanctuary. The modern architecture and concrete of the college sits comfortably in its surround of soft planting. I gather that the garden team work with students as part of the college’s focus on their wellbeing. Moreover, students are encouraged to walk on the grass and pick flowers and herbs to use in their own rooms and their cooking.