Planting up Christchurch Gardens, in pictures
Here are some photos of the community planting morning we held on 20 October 2026 together with Enable Parks, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Battersea's unique little World War II memorial shelter in Christchurch Gardens.
A tough summer for trees
Four heatwaves and a prolonged period of drought have made the summer of 2026 a difficult time for Battersea's trees, both old and young.
Keeping It Local: Thrive in Battersea Park
The London base of horticultural therapy charity Thrive is right here in Battersea Park; in July I went there to interview Regional Centre Manager Cathy Graham about its work.