This multi award-winning community food garden brought together diverse groups to create a thriving haven for local residents - and wildlife. A resident-led committee rescued the site and, with Lottery support, it has been developed to host over 40 raised growing beds, greatly valued by families, schoolchildren and a daycare centre. Asian and unusual vegetables grow alongside a fruit orchard, a wildlife area and pond. Among many points of interest there are native hedgerows, bug hotels, nectar bars, a wildflower meadow, bat boxes and ivy walls for bees. Its haul of many awards include the Silver 'Thriving Garden' Best Community Garden award from London in Bloom, and the Best Wildlife (Group), and Overall Group Winner in the Tower Hamlets in Bloom Awards.
Chair: Margaret Wilson
Visitor Information
Open
Sunday 11:00–16:00
Activities
Curry and cakes for sale made by growers, as well as plants and drinks.
Entrance
Between Russia Lane and Peel Grove Nearest postcode: E2 9LU
This year we are celebrating 15 award-winning years as a resident-run community food garden that is managed and cared for entirely by volunteers. Come and see the beautiful jewel we have created in the heart of our council estate!
Community garden with 37 species of tree and 161 species of plants. The Trust runs an organic food growing programme, composts all organic waste and supports community composting. Refreshments, workshops, tour and yoga/meditation session.
The inspiration for the set of EastEnders, this garden has retained its original Victorian layout and has been lovingly restored and maintained by local residents.
Resident-led community garden project growing organic fruit and vegetables in 35 micro-allotments. Garden also features a raised seated herb area, rose wall, communal foraging area and wildlife pond. Nearby an orchard and meadow have been created.
