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God in the Garden

It's flower season, and as gardens burst with summer blooms, Claire McCollum visits Yorkshire to explore the deeper spiritual meaning of gardens and how they can help bring people closer to God. In beautiful York Gate Garden near Leeds, Claire talks with associate professor Joanna Leidenhag from the University of Leeds about the gardens that feature so prominently in the Bible: from the garden of Eden at the very beginning to the promise of a new Eden in the book of Revelation. Joanna explains that gardens are more than just symbols – they teach us about God's kindness, creativity and our duty to look after creation. We also hear from Ian and Linda Robinson at High Dalby House. They share how they turned seven acres of woodland into a peaceful place for prayer and reflection, part of the Quiet Garden Movement. Neither of them were gardeners before, but they felt inspired to create special spaces where faith and nature come together. Lastly, Claire meets Grace, a city gardener who ha

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  • Originally Aired July 20, 2025
  • Runtime 34 minutes
  • Created July 12, 2025 by
    stevemcclary
  • Modified July 12, 2025 by
    stevemcclary