The garden is host to a variety of flora, fauna and wildlife, including 37 species of tree and 161 species of plant. The team runs an organic food growing programme to improve health and wellbeing, composts all organic waste and supports community composting. The original clock tower from the Eastern Fever Hospital (now Homerton Hospital), designed by Giles and Biven, is also located in the garden. The yard opposite has three greenhouses, a potting shed, a variety of potted plants and a giant 40-year-old American Blue Agave. Troy Town ceramics studio is also located in the yard.
Refreshments will be available: tea, coffee, cold drinks, cake and biscuits throughout the day. A Brass Band will be playing at lunch time so. Lead Gardener Stephen Mason will be on site answering questions, alongside plant sales and a tour. There will be a ceramics/clay-making drop-in workshop run by Troy Town ceramics in the afternoon, and other art activities (to be confirmed).
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.
Discover the history of this 17th century burial ground, visit historic graves and see how rewilding has enhanced biodiversity and sustainability. Guided tours behind the railings.
This thriving community food-growing project, created on the site of a disused playground, comprises 42 wooden boxes growing a range of produce and wildlife-friendly plants.
This award-winning wildlife garden is a unique nature conservation site, tended by volunteers from the Barbican Wildlife Group and the City Gardens Team to enhance biodiversity in the City.
