Transforming lives, one garden at a time
Gardening is more than planting seeds – it’s a path to healing, connection and opportunity.
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Lemon Tree Trust transforms refugee and IDP (internally displaced people) camps through the power of gardening.
We implement gardening initiatives in displaced communities, creating employment and restoring cultural identity, dignity and purpose.
By providing seeds, plants, community gardens and competitions, we empower communities from the ground up.
Find out about our community hubs where gardeners grow food for vulnerable families, learn new skills and socialise.
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Learn how our annual home garden competitions and Garden of the Month award helps promote the benefits of gardening.
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Explore our garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 where we brought our refugee work to a new audience.
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Summer temperatures have reached 45°C across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and our gardeners at the Hêvî Community Garden in Gawilan camp now tend their crops during evening visits, rather than the usual 10am opening. Even these cooler evening hours see temperatures in the 30s, making the garden’s new improvements essential for comfort and community … Continued
We had the pleasure of welcoming Rise Together to our Azadî Community Garden in Domiz 1 camp recently. They are a wonderful team of volunteers who are passionate about environmental initiatives for children. They came to us looking for a special place where children of different ages could get their hands dirty and learn about … Continued
Summer has arrived at Gawilan camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Temperatures will soon reach 45°C across the region and will remain high during the summer months. The 92 families growing food at the Hêvî Community Garden are preparing for the intense heat but they need support to keep producing fresh food through the … Continued