Winter appeal launched to spread the joy of gardening this Christmas
At this time of year when the weather is turning colder in refugee and IDP (internally displaced people) camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, our gardening activities are more important than ever to bring people together and give them hope for their futures.
That’s why, this Christmas, we have launched a special appeal, where we are asking our supporters to give a special and lasting present – the gift of gardens and gardening.
Find out more about why we’ve launched the appeal and how you can help.
Take part in our festive competition
We are also inviting our supporters to enter our competition in collaboration with Grace Alexander Flowers. All you need to do is share with us your own special seasonal plant or floral tradition that brings you joy at this time of year. All entrants will be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of Grace Alexander’s book, ‘Grow and Gather’ and some extra goodies.
We are pleased to have run a small gardening project with the Êriș Centre in Qamishli, Syria. The centre helps supports 12 children aged five and above with a range of disabilities and additional needs. They are supported by a team of 17 trainers, assistants and supervisors. We arranged two simple gardening activities for the … Continued
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