‘It’s transformed the village’: the volunteers greening up Britain’s train stations
Summary
Volunteers across the UK are planting flowers and shrubs at train stations to make them more beautiful and welcoming for people and wildlife. The Royal Horticultural Society created a new award to honor these efforts, with the Cardross Community Organic Garden in Scotland winning this year.Key Facts
- Since 1964, UK towns have planted flowers for the Britain in Bloom competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
- The RHS launched a new award to recognize volunteers who green train stations across the UK.
- Five stations were shortlisted for their beauty, support for wildlife, and ability to handle climate changes.
- Cardross Community Organic Garden in Scotland won, praised for involving many community groups.
- Alresford station in Essex created a “dry garden” with drought-resistant plants due to hot, dry summers.
- Volunteers at Cardross station grow fruit trees and vegetables, focusing on hardy plants suited to local weather.
- Other stations like Maghull and Wylde Green have added woodland areas and pollinator-friendly plants.
- These gardening projects have improved stations, making villages more attractive and supporting wildlife like bees and butterflies.
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