Tag: refugee gardeners

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 … Continued

We have awarded prizes to 99 winning gardens in our 2022 Lemon Tree Trust (LTT) annual garden competitions.   Competitions took place in nine refugee and IDP (internally displaced people) camps across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) this year with 11 gardens from each camp being awarded prizes. To take part, residents simply needed to … Continued

A selection of our fun ‘Lenny Lemon’ family gardening activities, developed in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society, are now available in Ukrainian. The activities can be enjoyed at home or school and are suitable for ages 3+. Activities include: Make a ladybird and bug home Drinking trays for birds Grow snapdragons Make and follow … Continued

In 2020, in response to the Covid pandemic, we launched an emergency seed appeal, inviting gardeners to send us their spare vegetable, herb and flower seed packets to help our gardeners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As everyone in all corners of the world found sanctuary in their green spaces during multiple lockdowns, we … Continued

Our thanks go to the Young Propagators Society for publishing Aisha Ahmed Omar’s story in their digital zine. Aisha is a gardener who lives in Domiz 1 camp, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, after she was forcibly displaced from Syria. She shares how gardening brings her connection, comfort and joy:⁣“I have had great success in growing leafy vegetables, which … Continued

We are regularly asked by people around the world about how they can support our activities. We are incredibly grateful for your support! 💚 Here are nine ways you can help spark and change conversations around forcibly displaced people. 1. Make a donation This helps us maintain our existing projects and plan new ones. Regular … Continued