Harefield Healing Garden News
Here’s some of what we’ve been up to:
New Year Healing Garden update
Trees and hedges have been planted, top soil and organic matter has been incorporated into flower beds, paths have been prepped ready for the bonded resin, the seating areas are being paved and the large central raised flowerbed has been installed. This is, of course,...
The Healing Garden is starting to take shape
We have just completed week three of the garden build, with Bowles and Wyer preparing the ground for the pathways and planting areas. This coming week will see nineteen new trees, specifally chosen for their colour, scent and year-round interest. These be planted this...
We are all set to break ground this October…
We are thrilled to be finally breaking ground this month. Hard hats, Hi-Vis jackets and Herras fencing will officially be ON SITE on Monday 26th October to commence the first phase of the garden build - the hard landscaping - and we can't wait! This first phase will...
Plant Appeal
Please help us fill the Healing Garden with beautiful, sensory planting for all to enjoy. We would love your help in filling the Healing Garden with beautiful, sensory plants and flowers for patients, visitors, and staff to enjoy! Every £10 donation buys a 2-litre...
EXCITING NEWS!!
We are thrilled to announce that following years of research, designing, planning and fundraising, we are now in a position to start the Healing Garden build. What better time to reward the patients, their visitors and the NHS staff, who have been working 'on the...
Please support this super fundraiser, racing to raise money for the Harefield Healing Garden!
Norbert Biczo has chosen to run to raise money for the Harefield Healing Garden. Sunday 15th March 2020: Congratulations to Norbert, who completed the Victoria Park Half Marathon run today, raising £250 towards the Healing Garden. Luckily the event wasn't cancelled...
We have received a £25,000 grant towards the building of the Healing Garden!
We are delighted to have been awarded a £25,000 grant from a private trust. This grant means that we can begin stage one of the garden construction this summer; the groundworks, including the paths, the structure of the boarders and flower beds. We are busy finalising...
Kings College Hospital showed us the site for their exciting new rooftop garden project
We had the pleasure of meeting Transition Programme Manager Katy Child and Intensive care consultant Tom Best of Kings College Hospital, to take a look around their top-of-the-range new build ITU building, complete with its very own helipad and rooftop garden ...
Chelsea Courtyard at the Chelsea Gardener Plants that Heal Exhibition
In May 2018 we held our second Plants that Heal exhibition, by courtesy of the Chelsea Gardener, who kindly lent us their stunning Chelsea Courtyard for our exhibition, and which was accepted as part of the Chelsea Fringe 2018 (coinciding with the Chelsea Flower...
Chenies Manor Botanical Art Exhibition
Chenies Manor Botanical Art Exhibition Plants that Heal for the Healing Garden: In 2017 we held an exhibition of botanical art at Chenies Manor, courtesy of the owners, Boo and Charles Macleod Matthews. The theme was "Plants that Heal," and consultant Dave...
Garden news
New Year Healing Garden update
Trees and hedges have been planted, top soil and organic matter has been incorporated into flower beds, paths have been prepped ready for the bonded resin, the seating areas are being paved and the large central raised flowerbed has been installed. This is, of course,...
The Healing Garden is starting to take shape
We have just completed week three of the garden build, with Bowles and Wyer preparing the ground for the pathways and planting areas. This coming week will see nineteen new trees, specifally chosen for their colour, scent and year-round interest. These be planted this...
We are all set to break ground this October…
We are thrilled to be finally breaking ground this month. Hard hats, Hi-Vis jackets and Herras fencing will officially be ON SITE on Monday 26th October to commence the first phase of the garden build - the hard landscaping - and we can't wait! This first phase will...
Plant Appeal
Please help us fill the Healing Garden with beautiful, sensory planting for all to enjoy. We would love your help in filling the Healing Garden with beautiful, sensory plants and flowers for patients, visitors, and staff to enjoy! Every £10 donation buys a 2-litre...
EXCITING NEWS!!
We are thrilled to announce that following years of research, designing, planning and fundraising, we are now in a position to start the Healing Garden build. What better time to reward the patients, their visitors and the NHS staff, who have been working 'on the...
Please support this super fundraiser, racing to raise money for the Harefield Healing Garden!
Norbert Biczo has chosen to run to raise money for the Harefield Healing Garden. Sunday 15th March 2020: Congratulations to Norbert, who completed the Victoria Park Half Marathon run today, raising £250 towards the Healing Garden. Luckily the event wasn't cancelled...
We have received a £25,000 grant towards the building of the Healing Garden!
We are delighted to have been awarded a £25,000 grant from a private trust. This grant means that we can begin stage one of the garden construction this summer; the groundworks, including the paths, the structure of the boarders and flower beds. We are busy finalising...
Kings College Hospital showed us the site for their exciting new rooftop garden project
We had the pleasure of meeting Transition Programme Manager Katy Child and Intensive care consultant Tom Best of Kings College Hospital, to take a look around their top-of-the-range new build ITU building, complete with its very own helipad and rooftop garden ...
Fundraising
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Team of three take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in aid of The Healing Garden
Team of three, Louise, Catherine and Katy, volunteered their running legs to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 13th October in aid of the Healing Garden, raising £3,350 towards the garden. "Every penny in every pound will help us on our way, so we are very...
We have received a £25,000 grant towards the building of the Healing Garden!
We are delighted to have been awarded a £25,000 grant from a private trust. This grant means that we can begin stage one of the garden construction this summer; the groundworks, including the paths, the structure of the boarders and flower beds. We are busy finalising...
Ingleborough climb raised £406.50 in memory of Jessica Cook
A team of 9 completed the challenge from Jessica's mother's workplace, Johnsons Workwear, Manchester. Their youngest climber was Harry Holden aged 7. Inglebrough is the tallest of the 3 Yorkshire Peaks and despite some bad weather conditions they completed the climb...
Rebekah Cook has raised funds for the Healing Garden in memory of her daughter Jessica
Rebekah Cook has very generously raised and donated £750 towards the Healing Garden from a 'dress down day' at her work in memory of her daughter, Jessica. "Jessica was cared for by the Harefield ITU team in 2016 aged 20. She had flu and this lead to heart failure. We...
‘Throw a party in your Garden’ at Alscot Lodge raises £125 for the Healing Garden
Karen & Jim Eyre invited members of their local W.I to visit their fabulous garden at Alscot Lodge. This is the third time they have generously opened their garden and donated all funds raised to the Harefield Healing Garden of which they are brilliant supporters...
Kevin Chilcot trekked Mount Kilimanjaro
Kevin Chilcot trekked Mount Kilimanjaro Kevin Chilcot trekked Mount Kilimanjaro, raising £2,000 “Following my father’s heart attack I have seen at first hand the excellent care and dedication provided by EVERYONE at Harefield Hospital. As an avid gardener I am also...
Rhianna Colyer ran a Half Marathon
Rhianna Colyer ran a Half Marathon, raising £345 There have been lots of studies showing the benefits of being outdoors in hospital patients. A healing garden for patients and their families would create a space for them to recharge and be outside, and enjoy the...
Helen Skiffington’s skydive
Helen Skiffington’s skydive has raised £955 Harefield Hospital inspired me to become an occupational therapist. I was lucky enough to start my OT career here and see the great work that the hospital does day in and day out. I know how much the garden would mean to the...
Event news
Chelsea Courtyard at the Chelsea Gardener Plants that Heal Exhibition
In May 2018 we held our second Plants that Heal exhibition, by courtesy of the Chelsea Gardener, who kindly lent us their stunning Chelsea Courtyard for our exhibition, and which was accepted as part of the Chelsea Fringe 2018 (coinciding with the Chelsea Flower...
Chenies Manor Botanical Art Exhibition
Chenies Manor Botanical Art Exhibition Plants that Heal for the Healing Garden: In 2017 we held an exhibition of botanical art at Chenies Manor, courtesy of the owners, Boo and Charles Macleod Matthews. The theme was "Plants that Heal," and consultant Dave...
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All funds raised to go to the Harefield Healing Garden; a restricted appeal of the
All funds raised to go to the Harefield Healing Garden; a restricted appeal of the