Charlie

queer person, urban gardener

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

https://t.co/m3s8q1b2m5

I wish I wasn’t in this position, but unfortunately my cancer returned. I have been receiving treatment since October, but I have now exhausted treatments in Australia. I will be flying off internationally to return to better health - I need support -

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

- as I will be sending it back. 🧡

The GoFundMe link can be found on my profile bio or here https://t.co/lbjsfvVGud.

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

https://t.co/m3s8q1b2m5

I wish I wasn’t in this position, but unfortunately my cancer returned. I have been receiving treatment since October, but I have now exhausted treatments in Australia. I will be flying off internationally to return to better health - I need support -

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

I recognise the state of the world and urge everyone to continue helping those in need, but our individual lives go on and need help too. I understand when donating or supporting in the manner you wish may not be possible, but I do appreciate any form of love sent my way -

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

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[Charlie @queer_gardener]

Prolonging my moth orchid display 🦋

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

@phytowill 💚

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

@phytowill: Plant life takes root underground, in the darkness, and spreads it’s limbs towards the light. Plant life is unshakable resilience. Plant life is perpetual growth.

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

@phytowill Image by me, of me. 🍀

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

@phytowill Plants and Queerness can be read here: https://t.co/e7EqxGU5y3

[Them @them]

“By separating and destroying keepers of this knowledge, it is unable to be passed on. I cannot even begin to imagine what has been lost.” https://t.co/S0NWNAYIfF

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"It had my attention immediately." https://t.co/CUFcKTcUDt

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

as Jarman and Carpenter, who found gardening and other outlets as emotional management.

I am constantly inspired by the connection between queerness and nature, which I explore in my creative work.

Joe Crowdy’s article can be found here: https://t.co/GqpO3guMqH

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

Queer growth: peace and refuge in the garden

Joe Crowdy’s Queer growth: peace and refuge in the garden (The Architectural Review) introduced me to queer gardeners Derek Jarman and Edward Carpenter. I recently survived brain cancer and find solace in the history of lives such

[Charlie @queer_gardener]

I am a queer urban gardener, as well as an image-maker.

Queer gardening is peace, a refuge.

This account will evolve as a platform for my visual and written work.

Poster by me.