The Garden Against Time

In her highly anticipated 2024 work, Olivia Laing explores the restoration of an 18th-century walled garden in Suffolk, inviting listeners to reflect on the question of who can inhabit paradise and the urgency of sharing it. Traveling through diverse landscapes, from literary allusions to real-life sanctuaries, Laing examines the complex interplay of privilege, communal dreams, and the transformative potential of gardens amidst societal challenges. Through vivid narratives, she presents gardens not merely as retreats but as vibrant sites of encounter and possibility in an era marked by climate change.