Originally conceived in 2015 as a pop-up garden by SmallWorld Urbanism, a collective of award-winning designers, architects and permaculturists, this now one-year-old garden has been left to establish itself – developed, replenished and replanted with permaculture and sustainable gardening principles in mind.

It features a layered modular garden, including vegetables, herbs and fruits, and integrated upcycled seating arrangements made using commonly discarded materials.

In an age when our cities and public places are seemingly lost to an endless swathe of development, this project highlights the positive change that gardening can bring in reclaiming space for the public.

On display in the gallery is an exhibition by contemporary artist Larissa Sansour which examines the vanishing land and agriculture of Palestine as a result of the Israeli occupation through a new sci-fi film and other works. The exhibition is accompanied by a series of related talks and events.

Open Garden Squares Weekend is organised by the London Parks & Gardens Trust (LPGT), who work to protect and promote London’s green open spaces.

Open Saturday 18th June 11:00–18:00 + Sunday 19th June 11:00–18:00

Photo: Faiqa Syed