Transforming lives, one garden at a time
Gardening is more than planting seeds – it’s a path to healing, connection and opportunity.
Help us create green spaces in refugee and IDP camps that inspire belonging, restore dignity and provide food security.
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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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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