Barbara Lawson

By Barbara Lawson Founder of Meet Me in the Dirt We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I sought peace and balance. Surprisingly, I found solace in the soil. Digging my hands into the earth and spending hours in my garden wasn’t just a distraction—it became a path to healing. As we celebrate Black History Month, I reflect on how gardening has long been a tool of resilience in Black communities.

By: Barbara Lawson, Founder of Meet Me in the Dirt We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I sought peace and balance. Surprisingly, I found solace in the soil. Digging my hands into the earth and spending hours in my garden wasn’t just a distraction—it became a path to healing. As we celebrate Black History Month, I reflect on how gardening has long been a tool of resilience in Black communities.

Rhoda Macrae Lecturer in Dementia, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Scotland Francis John Raymond Duffy Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Scotland Margaret Brown Senior Lecturer, Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Scotland Barbara Lawson Care Home Manager, Meallmore Ltd, Greenock, Scotland Why you should read this article: • To recognise that evidence about the required leadership skills to...