Love Gardens Community: Empowerment through Nature
Love Gardens Community
Mission:
To empower individuals and communities to connect with nature, nurture outdoor spaces, and build stronger human connections through gardening.
Vision:
A future where every community has flourishing gardens at its heart, enriching lives socially, emotionally, and environmentally.
Values:
- Connection: Between people, nature, and communities.
- Integrity: Operating with transparency, safeguarding, and trust.
- Inclusivity: Welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Sustainability: Encouraging ecological practices and local resilience.
- Learning: Building confidence and sharing knowledge through training and peer support.
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About the Love Gardens Community Team
Dan Boorman
Alma Gicquel
Dan Boorman
Founder & CEO
Dan holds a National Diploma in Horticulture and Garden Design from Brinsbury College, where he graduated with distinction. His journey to horticulture began after his first professional career as a nightclub DJ, and found his true calling in creating well-being and inspiration through garden design and construction. Dan is also Managing Director of Hove Gardens Ltd.
Ali Hannon
Alma Gicquel
Dan Boorman
Chief Operating Officer
Ali holds a BSc (Hons) in Business and International Development from Sussex University. They are passionate about creating inclusive cultures, and combines this with a deep love for nature and the outdoors, creating spaces where people and plants can thrive.
Alma Gicquel
Alma Gicquel
Alma Gicquel
Business Manager
Alma is an experienced business manager, helping small business to grow and develop. Her experience spans bookkeeping, workforce planning, policy and procedures, as well as client management.