Physic garden

ESTABLISHING A COTTAGE GARDEN PROVIDED RAMONA JONES WITH A PLACE OF REFLECTION, RESPITE, DISTRACTION AND SUPPORT THROUGH A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM

RAMONA JONES

Ramona Jones lives in Somerset, and works as a content creator, photographer, and writer. Diagnosed with autism as an adult, she’s found her garden, and the physical work of gardening, to provide support and respite. She grows flowers and vegetables, and is particularly keen on spring bulbs, of which she’s planted thousands. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at: @Monalogue. Her latest book, Growing (Ebury Press), is available now. The story so far I used to believe that only certain types of people could call themselves gardeners – retired men or those who gardened professionally – and I didn’t fit the bill. Looking back, I find this strange. In my early 20s, I spent nearly all my spare time visiting and photographing gardens, and finding immense meaning in the…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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