Our Garden

What used to be old allotments have been transformed to create a biodiverse, eco-friendly haven that has successfully encouraged many additional species on to the site. Wild ponds, flower meadows and a nature reserve thrive in harmony with, for example, a sensory garden, Apothecary Garden, alpine border, extensive kitchen gardens, and water features. All further enhanced by inspiring art and craft and construction projects that volunteers and people on programmes have made over the years.

We are now also home to two RHS Chelsea Gold Award Winning Exhibits.

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  • A lush garden at sunset with flowering plants, trellises, a small shed in the distance, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Apothecary Garden

    Apothecaries were the forerunners to pharmacists, known for having healing herbs and plants with restorative properties for people’s wellbeing and health.

  • A lush garden with green foliage, colorful flowers, and a small stream under a blue sky with white clouds.

    The Swale

    Swales are a type of sustainable drainage system which slows run-off, intercepts and filters pollutants as well as helping natural infiltration into soil.

  • A small orchard with young fruit trees, some loaded with yellow and red berries, under a bright blue sky with sparse clouds. Two wooden deck chairs are on the grass, facing the trees, and a green conical object is nearby.

    The Heritage Orchard

    Our Heritage Orchard is part of a movement to conserve heritage fruit trees and pass on traditional orchard management skills. We have apples, pears and plums.

  • Colorful pepper plants with purple, red, orange, and yellow peppers growing among green leaves.

    Kitchen Garden

    The kitchen garden exists as a space to allow people to explore, taste, forge and experience the joy of using fresh produce to cook meals during our sessions.

  • A lush garden with colorful wildflowers, greenery, and a white greenhouse structure in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Yurt Garden

    The Yurt was established as an alternative inside space for workshops, meetings and events with a secluded garden and haven for wildlife.

  • A small pond surrounded by grass and plants with a wooden shed in the background, trees, and a clear blue sky.

    Nature Reserve

    Situated in our Nature Reserve is our hide and pond, inspired by the Chelsea award winning, A Rewilding Britain Landscape garden designed by Urquhart & Hunt.

  • Colorful garden with purple and pink flowers, a large weathered wooden log, and green foliage under a bright blue sky.

    Nature is a Fragile Beauty

    This stunningly beautiful hand sculpture was part an award winning floral installation which won Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 by the ‘In Water Flowers’ florist company.

  • A colorful garden with various flowering plants, including purple alliums and pink roses, surrounding a seating area with blue and green chairs and a wooden table, under a bright blue sky.

    Sensory Garden

    This space is used for sensory enrichment and relaxation as well as mental stimulation and fun. It includes sculptures, water features and space to relax.

  • A field of wildflowers with daisies, poppies, and other colorful flowers under a blue sky with clouds.

    Tree & Native Wildflower Nurseries

    Our specialist onsite horticultural team propagate the rare Black Poplar trees on site. We are working to create a sustainable collection for future generations.

  • A lush garden with various trees, blooming flowers, and a stone pathway leading to a wooden bench in the background.

    The Labyrinth

    Our Labyrinth has been designed as a beautiful space for personal reflection. Labyrinths have been around for well over 4000 years to help people recover their balance in life.