Projects
at Eden Nature Garden
New pond walkway with plants growing through
New walkway around the pond
New pond walkway
New pond walkway with plants growing through
Pond restoration Phase II
In January 2023, we began the second phase of the pond restoration. This involves laying down a grill style walkway, that planting can grow through, where the old decking used to be and more planting around the apiary area. Details about Phase I of the restoration are found below.
Educational signage
We raised £2,200 for signs to welcome visitors and school children and direct them to look out for certain aspects of the garden’s flora and fauna. The first sign was erected in September 2022. We are currently working on the next sign focused on the pond and its wildlife.
First educational sign detailing some of the flora and fauna found and our biodiversity plan.
First sign is erected mid garden by Benny and Julian.
First educational sign detailing some of the flora and fauna found and our biodiversity plan.
A trench was dug to bury the hose carrying water from the roof along the churchyard.
The trench continues underneath Matrimony Place and into Eden Nature Garden.
Full tank!
A trench was dug to bury the hose carrying water from the roof along the churchyard.
Sustainable water capture
In 2022 we raised £3,375 to install a system to collect rainwater from the church roof, store it in water butts at the bottom of the garden enabling us to keep the pond topped up without relying on tap water. The project has been so successful and provided us with more than enough water to also easily irrigate the flowerbeds.
You can hover over the pictures on the left to read about the installation process.
Pond restoration Phase I
The pond is vital for biodiversity and is at the heart of the garden. Many species including Common Frogs and insects like bees live in and drink from the water. However, it became leaky causing it to dry out at several points in the year.
After launching a GoFundMe campaign and receiving separate generous donations, we had the £5,500 needed to refurbish the pond and the surrounding area. In November 2021, a group of volunteers got together and the pond was drained and relined.
Now the pond is healthy and survived the harsh 2022 summer.
Pond is emptied, taking care to protect the life inside it
Liner is secured in place with sand and stone
Pond is emptied, taking care to protect the life inside it