We are thrilled to unveil our latest bee-friendly project – the Norwood Junction Community Garden.

At Norwood Junction Railway Station, the garden had been long forgotten.

Grace, one of the station staff, had the idea to transform it into a wellbeing garden.

We were asked to lead the project and, over the course of three months, with support from the nearby South Norwood Community Kitchen, Network Rail, Arriva Rail London, TfL and contractors Carlisle, the overgrown space was transformed. It is now a haven of raised growing beds, a greenhouse, a herbal tea bed, accessible walkways, artwork and notice boards, a wildlife area with pond, hibernaculum, bird boxes and bug hotels. There is furniture made from recycled timber and a summer house, where professional counselling is on offer. The Community Kitchen is using the raised beds to grow food for its meals and food boxes.

This garden is a celebration of teamwork and is a space where everyone can come to find support and friendship, and an opportunity to connect with nature.