What if: projects turns north London green

摘要

In a quiet but determined way typical of avid gardeners, Islington-based What if: projects is spearheading a green transformation of vacant lots across north London. Its first project in Hoxton in 2007 used biobags to create a garden in just four weeks - it's still going strong.With 20 more vacant lots transformed into community green spaces in partnership with Groundwork, What if: projects' Gareth Morris and Ulrike Steven now know what it takes for a garden to be self-sustaining. Each garden has its own bank account, a simple management structure and as many as nine training sessions with local residents before it is officially handed over to the community.