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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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
At the Azadî Community Garden in Domiz 1 camp, we have recently installed a new plastic 5 litre water tank, twice the size of the old metal one. The previous tank had served the garden for many years but had become increasingly prone to leaks and repairs, so it made sense to replace it with … Continued
The Lemon Tree Trust 2025 Annual Garden Competitions have taken place across nine IDP and refugee camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including Bersive 1+2, Domiz 1+2, Essian, Gawilan, Kabartu 1+2 and Khanki. Residents were invited to enter the competitions after receiving seeds and plants to start or continue growing their own home gardens. … Continued