Saturday, 13 July 2013

Queen's Walk Window Gardens

Walking along the South bank in front of the Festival hall was this intriging display of plants and window boxes. It is part of the Southbank's Centre Festival of Neighbourhood.



These sacks all contained herbs. I don't think I have ever seen such a wide variety. As well as the more familiar ones which you could there were many I didn't recognise. As the notice on the door explained they were all used in various recipes in the Riverside Cafe. Unfortunately I had already eaten and needed to be on my way.

This exhibit is called Queen's walk window gardens. Hundreds of window boxes have been built and planted by volunteers and schoolchildren for adoption by local residents at the end of the festival. They have been displayed on and around hundreds of reclaimed windows.



The Queen's Walk window gardens have pledged to grow more than 500 meals as part of the growing meals for London Campaign.



 
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12 comments:

  1. Linda W.13 July 2013 at 23:13

    What a great idea! The window boxes are cute.

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  2. Billy Blue Eyes14 July 2013 at 00:09

    Great walk and I love the window gardens

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  3. DJan14 July 2013 at 00:11

    How cool is that? Very worthwhile indeed. :-)

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  4. Cynthia14 July 2013 at 01:35

    I bet it smelled wonderful walking along the herb pots. I love the way the windows are used in display.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)14 July 2013 at 03:28

    Oh you must go back there and let us know about the herbal cuisine! Lovely gardens!

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  6. Gattina14 July 2013 at 08:30

    What a very special place !

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  7. Craig14 July 2013 at 09:07

    A lovely idea, practical and scenic at the same time!

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  8. Stewart M14 July 2013 at 12:39

    The more plants the better - I don't think kids should leave school without growing things. (and doing a few other things as well!)

    The next couple of weeks will be of a central Australian tone!

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. Rambling Woods14 July 2013 at 18:20

    I love this..as a retired teacher..I want kids to be doing things with nature, not watching TV..Michelle

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  10. toby15 July 2013 at 09:56

    Those are absolutely amazing, and quite whimsical :)
    Lucky you to have been there in person, wow!

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  11. LOLfromPasa15 July 2013 at 14:04

    Now this is really eye-catching! Love it!!!

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  12. Ralph15 July 2013 at 14:16

    This artistry in windows is cool, quirky and so different. I am unsure if I am looking inside - or outside. From any angle, inside or out (who can really tell??)

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