The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh is teaming up with the Kabul University to set up botanical gardens in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
An AFP news release reports that the new gardens will help future generations of Afghans learn horticulture and all about native plants.
Mohammad Yasin Mohsini, dean of the Kabul University's agriculture faculty, said that the gardens will play an important role and he believed they would become a popular asset with students.
Read the full press release: Gardening to sow seeds for a rosier Afghanistan
Apparently Kew has been asking for volunteers. I have recommended John Walker. Keep your fingers crossed!
Posted by: Michael Hunt | Mar 18, 2010 at 05:15 PM