Comment, awards, and press

BBC Gardener's World presenter and local, Joe Swift, is wholeheartedly backing the project and has given us invaluable advice.

Joe Swift

 

'I'm really impressed by all the hard work and commitment of the Friends of King Henry's Walk Garden. It's a fabulous space and a really exciting project right in the heart of London.

Opportunities to transform areas like this just don't come along very often, and I'm delighted to be involved and look forward to seeing it develop over the years into a great garden.'

– Joe Swift

 

 

Clive Anderson, president of The Woodland Trust, visited the garden on Tree Day, 16 February 2008.

Clive Anderson

 

'It was a brilliant, sunny day on Saturday. And brilliant to see a corner of Islington turned into a fantastic garden. King Henry would be impressed ...'

– Clive Anderson

 

 

July 2008 - This national award rewards standards of excellence in a community or voluntary managed green space. It has been presented in recognition of the hard work, dedication and achievement of the local people who passionately care about their environment and community.

Mayor’s Civic Award 2007/08

March 2008 - This award from the Mayor of Islington is given in recognition of the contribution the Friends of King Henry's Walk Garden have made to the local community.