Unearthed: The Power of Gardening is a new exhibition exploring the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening. Inspired by the British Library’s major exhibition, it takes place at Leeds Central Library as part of a network of 30 library services celebrating gardening through the UK-wide Living Knowledge Network.

From windowsills to allotments, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening explores how the act of gardening can heal and sustain people in a multitude of ways. It reveals how gardening can bring people together, empower communities and shape our relationship with the natural world. It also considers gardening as a form of activism, as a means of challenging land ownership and highlighting social disparities, as well as providing a global story about the movement of plants. Accompanying the exhibition, Buffalo Sound Design present a multimedia installation entitled The Speaking Garden, taking inspiration from our special collections and the gardeners and growers of Leeds.