Here at A greener life, a greener world, we are delighted to support this local educational, food and biodiversity project.
The project in brief
Nestled in the heart of central London, United Kingdom, The Friends of Graham St Park (FROGS) in the autumn of 2023 laid the first groundwork for a community orchard. This was made possible with help of the small charity, The Orchard Project who apart from providing the trees and materials also offered training, guidance and advice. Additionally it is also supported by Islington Council and Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund.
Key stats
Orchard
| Features | Planted |
| 1 x Discovery Apple | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Crab Apple | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Fiesta Apple | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Pear | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Plum | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Common Fig | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Cherry | Autumn 2023 |
| 2 x Gooseberry | Autumn 2023 |
| 2 x Redcurrant | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Blackcurrant | Autumn 2023 |
| 2 x Raspberry | Autumn 2023 |
| 1 x Loganberry | Autumn 2024 |
| 2 x Blueberry | Autumn 2024 |
| Various herbs consisting of Thyme, Oregano, Lavender and Camomile. | Autumn 2023 |
Park
| 3 x English Oak | |
| 1 x Turkish Hazel | |
| 1 x Common Hazel | |
| 1 x Scots Pine | |
| 3 x Ginkgo | |
| 1 x Wild Cherry | |
| 1 x Quince | |
| 1 x American Sweetgum | |
| 2 x Late Cotoneaster | |
| 1 x Small-flowered Tamarisk |
Surrounding observed wildlife
| 2 x nesting Swans | Spring 2025 |
| 4 x Canadian Geese | Spring 2025 |
About The Orchard Project
The Orchard Project has created or restored over 500 orchards since 2009, and seen first hand how they not only provide free fruit, but also help transform lives and mitigate the effects of climate change.
They believe everyone in the UK’s cities should be within walking distance of a thriving, community-run orchard, stating: ‘Our aim is that everyone in cities across the UK is within walking distance of a productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchard. We believe that orchards have the potential to build stronger communities by providing cherished, nature-rich community food spaces and empowering people to make positive change where they live.’
You can find out more about them here. And you can support the charity here.
Why we support it
This project was a no-brainer for us. Community projects enhancing more local food-production, biodiversity efforts and community engagement is the heart of what we believe the future sustainable cities needs to look like.
How to support and get involved with the project
If you would like to support or get involved with the project and FROGS, you can find more information about FROGS here and the community orchard here and you can donate here.
Project updates
Spring 2025
Winter 2024
Around the orchard, blackberry bushes has been removed and several new wildflower meadows has been planted.
On the allotment area, a new herb garden have been established and the preparation for the winter have started in some of the beds.
Autumn 2024
All the trees are protected while they mature and get established. Here is an apple tree pictured in October 2024.
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