Annual Garden Competitions
Lemon Tree Trust runs annual home garden competitions in refugee and IDP camps across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to increase awareness about the benefits of gardening and to encourage food growing.
Garden of the Month
This monthly award showcases the innovation and creativity of war gardeners throughout the year. We look for creative flair, a passion for gardening, innovative planting ideas and a commitment to filling the available space with plants.
By donating to Lemon Tree Trust on behalf of someone special this festive season, you’re supporting gardens and green spaces that bring comfort, connection and a renewed sense of home for people who have been forcibly displaced. After donating, you can download a personalised gift template to customise with your message, either to send digitally … Continued
Momentum continues at the Hêvî Community Garden in Gawilan refugee camp as the team nears completion of a new polytunnel. The 33m long and 9m wide structure, equipped with an in-built water irrigation system, was built using frames donated from another camp and heavy duty covers sourced on site. Once in use, it will support … Continued
A bold new feature now stands in the Hêvî Community Garden in Gawilan refugee camp: a giant lemon sculpture designed by the Garden Manager Othman and brought to life with support from Rûken. Built from repurposed materials, the vibrant yellow sculpture measures 167cm long and 235cm wide, and weighs 50kg. It can be seen from … Continued