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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Browen is a volunteer at the Hêvî Community Garden in Gawilan camp. She helps beneficiaries and supports our team members with their daily work. She is especially passionate about gardening, cooking and creating a safe and supportive environment for her family. Here’s more from Browen in her own words: 1. Where do you live, and … Continued
The Hêvî Community Garden in Gawilan camp has seen a range of updates during the last month to support planting activities, improve accessibility and enhance the appearance of the garden. Garden upgrades and maintenance Our Hêvî team – Othman, Rûken and Browen – carried out several improvements, including: Planting and distribution To support winter growing, … Continued
This year’s cooking competitions once again brought together hundreds of participants from nine refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The events continue to grow in reach and reputation, celebrating food, culture and community, while showing how gardening and cooking can help people rebuild their lives. Around 350 participants … Continued