Andrew has been working in various departments of the Garden Group, Brinsmore garden centre for the past 13 years. Having always had an interest in working outside and plants from an early age, whether that be growing fruit and veg or looking after the wildlife, it’s no surprise that Andrew is now the shop manager.…
Here at Cultivation Street we love garden birds, and we understand how much our schools and community groups enjoy encouraging them into their gardens too! We have created a series of beautiful colouring pages inspired by our feathered friends, for you to download, print and colour! Simply click on the link below to download for…
The Community Garden category encompasses fantastic and inspiring community gardening projects and people who are making their local area a greener place to live. We are not looking for designer gardens and horticultural skills – we want entries bursting with community spirit and inspiration. The prize for this category is: Overall winner – £5,000…
Here at Cultivation Street we love garden birds, and we understand how much our schools and community groups enjoy encouraging them into their gardens too! We have created a series of beautiful colouring pages inspired by our feathered friends, for you to download, print and colour! Simply click on the link below to download for…
In the space of just three short years, the team at Hammersmith Academy have increased engagement with their garden from 30 students per academic year to over 500. Starting with a single greenhouse and a handful of raised beds in September 2015, the garden now has its own brood of chickens, an orchard, a new…
Since summer 2017, the team at The Clare School have been working to rejuvenate their garden. An area that used to be inaccessible to disabled pupils is now a beautiful green space with a full-functioning, accessible greenhouse. About the garden The Clare School’s project began when they started work on disused scrub land, featuring a…
St Peter’s Garden group was formed in 2008, to provide gardening activities for the parish of St Peter’s Church, residents, children and vulnerable people in the community. About the garden In 2008, the area around St Peter’s Church was completely overgrown. After deciding that the area should be turned into a community garden, volunteers set…
Summary Springvale Community Garden was started in 2008 in Sheffield, when a small group of volunteers cleared a disused industrial site which had once been the local sewage works. Now, almost four acres of wilderness have been turned into a valuable community resource. About the garden Blessed with plenty of space, Springvale Community Garden features…
The Green Grafters are a team of volunteers who beautify disused and scruffy community spaces in their local area. Their main projects are Tarrant Grove Community Garden and the allotment at Tennial Lane, which stretch along a bus route through a local estate and are flanked by a set of low-rise flats. Following the success…
The schools category highlights schools that have been dedicated and involved the children and/or teenagers to create an inspirational school garden. The garden can be edible or ornamental and new or well-established. The school should also be able demonstrate that it is teaching children how to garden and interact with nature. This award is open…