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

 

 

First place, Best Community Garden category, London in Bloom Awards 2011

September 2011 - King Henry's Walk Garden was awarded the position of Best Community Garden in London for the second year running and an amazing third time in its four-year history.

July 2011 - 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.

RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Award, Level 5, Outstanding

October 2010 - King Henry's Walk Garden was given the highest possible award from the Royal Horticultural Society in recognition of the garden's contribution to enhancement of the local environment and community.

First place, Best Community Garden category, London in Bloom Awards 2010

September 2010 - King Henry's Walk Garden was awarded the position of Best Community Garden in London for an amazing second time in its three-year history.

July 2010 - 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.

In Bloom Awards 2009

September 2009 - Described by the Britain in Bloom judges as "a centre of learning excellence", King Henry's Walk Garden was also awarded a certificate of excellence in the London in Bloom Awards 2009, and the Nancy Pattenden Award for Wildlife Friendliness and second place overall in the Community Garden category of Islington in Bloom 2009.

July 2009 - 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.

Finalist, LGC & HSJ Sustainable Communities Awards 2009

February 2009 - Joint finalist with the London Borough of Islington in the Community Project category.

Best Community Garden and Best New Entry, Islington in Bloom Awards 2008

September 2008 - Winner of two categories in the Islington in Bloom competition.

First place, Best Community Garden category, London in Bloom Awards 2008

September 2008 - King Henry's Walk Garden beat off competition from community gardens across London's 42 boroughs to be awarded the position of Best Community Garden in London. London in Bloom, set up in 1967, is run by the Royal Horticultural Society and is one of the 18 regions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that make up Britain in Bloom. The ‘In Bloom’ campaigns encourage communities of all sizes to make positive and lasting changes for the better to their local areas for the benefit of the local community.
Joe Swift commented: 'What a terrific achievement for King Henry's Walk Garden. It must be unprecedented for a community garden that opened so recently to win first prize at London in Bloom. Well done everyone for all your hard work.'

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.