Turning Lancaster West into a Garden Estate

Our gardens go from strength to strength. Alongside the Tea Garden, Lavender Garden and a rejuvenated garden at Morland House we now have Thyme Square located above the Tea Garden near Barandon Walk.

Our community focused herb growing, composting and food sharing has been a huge success with our residents who are able to come and collect fresh herbs like mint and thyme grown right here on our estate.

‘A Plant for Every Home’ – our mission to give every household on the estate a plant.

A big thanks to local enterprise, Cameron Gardens, for their kind donations.

Plus, a big thank you to our enthusiastic volunteers who are helping shape the future of our green estate. Join our team of volunteers below.

Lancaster West Prairie Garden

The new Prairie Garden between Hurstway and Testerton Walk on Lancaster West was planted in October 2021 by Walkway residents. The Prairie Garden was built after consulting with Lancaster West residents and is a project in partnership with Grow2Know CiC and the Natural History Museum.

Rob's Tips for Gardening

Soil

Check the type of soil that is recommended for the plant you want to grow. Most plants grow better in a specific type of soil.

Indoor Plants

It is recommended that you change the soil for indoor plants every 6 months - to renew the nutrients.

Watering

Too much moisture can be just as damaging to plants as too little - It is important to keep an eye on the weather and remember to water the roots!

Compost

Composting kitchen and garden waste transforms it into a valuable and nutrient rich food for plants.

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Creating a Garden Estate with a thriving environment

Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and will help us reach our net-zero goal
Green space improves air quality
Only ½ of the UK population has easy access to green space; on Lancaster West only 10% of residents have access to private green space
Mental health and wellbeing improves with access and interaction with green space
Nature helps to reduce the effects of the climate crisis
Protecting, supporting and growing biodiversity, wildlife and local species
Growing food locally helps to reduce carbon footprints

Find out more on our sustainability page

Compost Bins

Composting tips

chopping material for the compost bin speeds up the composting process
if your compost bin appears too dry, add a few sprinkles of water for moisture
make sure you have a good mix of green and brown compost material to ensure your compost is the right texture
green material can be vegetable peelings, egg shells, tea-bags, coffee grounds
brown material can be woody pruning's, plant stems, twigs, egg boxes, crumpled paper, wood shavings
it takes between six to nine months for your compost to be ready.

Get Involved

Join our team of volunteers helping to shaping our green spaces

Get involved and join our team of enthusiastic volunteers led by our estate gardener Robert.

Gain an insight into the world of gardening and enhance your skills and knowledge whilst contributing to the future of your green spaces.

Robert Pereno
Email: Robert.Halbert-Pereno@rbkc.gov.uk
Phone: 07814612876