They grow food for their local foodbank in Seacroft
A Leeds couple have transformed a forgotten piece of land into a thriving community garden to donate food to their local foodbank.
John said: “We kept walking up and down the ginnel all the time and thought it was ridiculous because there were old lawnmowers, mattresses, all sorts. It was an eyesore. Linda had the idea to turn it into a forest garden and, as a dutiful husband, I said ‘yeah alright love’.” The garden has gone from strength to strength since it opened in July 2021. “Most of it is now fully accessible,” Linda says. She added: “We’ve got about 20 fruit trees growing now, 100 fruit bushes, perennial vegetables and have started a herb area.”
For Linda and John one of the biggest sources of pride for the garden is the support it gives to the community through food donations. “There’s a cost of living crisis,” says Linda, she added: “and just to be able to help people in a small way gives us a sense of achievement.” “It’s a pleasant place to be. I find it a calming environment. We all know that when you are in nature it helps your mental health, and this helps you physically too.”
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