In Bloom: Station Spotlights

jasmineruhiu
Aug 19
2 min read

As part of the #InBloom exhibition at Seed130, we’re shining a light on the incredible people and places behind the capital’s inspiring station gardens. These spaces, often tucked into unexpected corners, are the result of dedication, creativity and spirit of the local community.

Each spotlight below highlights some of the standouts from TfL’s 2024 In Bloom competition, showcasing how staff, volunteers, and local communities are reimagining the transport network through nature.

Upminster Depot

🏆John Knight Award for Best Tubs, Hanging Baskets and Window Boxes

At Hainault Train Crew Accommodation, staff expanded an existing greenspace into a peaceful retreat. Featuring a wildflower meadow, bug hotels, and soft lighting, the garden offers a calming space for 24-hour depot workers to decompress and reconnect with nature.

Hainault Depot

🏆 Best Newcomer & Best in Show

Led by Julia Bryant, an unused patch outside the depot office has been transformed into a thriving wildlife and vegetable garden. It supports local ecology while offering staff a tranquil space to unwind- proof that even the most overlooked areas can bloom with care.

Wembley Park

In a quiet, publicly accessible corner of this busy station, Hitendra Patel has cultivated a vibrant collection of pots. His long-standing dedication brings colour and joy to commuters every day, turning a small garden into a big moment of beauty.

South Tottenham

🏆 Award for Cultivated Gardens

Ray and Azaz lead a growing garden on the station embankment, a true community effort involving local schools, pensioners, and neighbours. Their work is a living example of how gardening can bring people together across generations.

Northwick Park

🏆 Award for Gardens of the Future

In collaboration with the Northwick Park Community Garden, TfL staff have reimagined the station’s raised beds using permaculture principles. The result is a climate-resilient, edible garden that’s as forward-thinking as it is beautiful.

Edgware Road

Staff member Marisa Rossi has transformed the station’s indoor garden into a lush tropical haven, so striking it’s become a tourist photo stop. Marisa also maintains the greenery at Bayswater station, showing how care and creativity can thrive even in the busiest spaces.

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