This community garden provides social and horticultural therapy, training and volunteering opportunities for people experiencing ill health or disadvantage due to age, health or disability. The garden, which again received an Outstanding It's Your Neighbourhood and Silver Gilt Community London in Bloom Awards in 2021, offers gardening and outreach services to day centres and organisations. Herbaceous borders, a herb and sensory area, vegetable garden, woodland with training apiary, wildlife ponds, small urban meadows and a glasshouse are maintained by volunteers and those benefitting from services offered. Highlights include the ornamental ‘Wish You Well’ area, Silent Space zone and training apiary.
On sale: organically-grown plants, vegetables and herbs. Garden made gifts for the garden including jams, chutneys, honey, seeds and herbal bath treats. Our Vintage Pop-up café with snacks and home-made cakes; wine and beer will be available afternoon/evening.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
Corner of Pearson Street and Appleby Street Nearest postcode: E2 8EL
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