Rain Gardens Rising: The Urban Movement Soaking Up Storms

Heavy rain used to be just an inconvenience, but in our crowded cities it now often means flooded streets, overwhelmed drains, and frustrated communities. Yet across the UK and beyond, a quiet movement is reshaping how we deal with stormwater. Rain gardens, humble patches of green that soak up and filter the downpours, are rising as one of the most hopeful responses to a wetter, less predictable climate.

Merrin Brooks