Green Mentor
In June 2023, I joined the story garden in Kings Cross. Our mission is to grow food, people and community for a just world. It has been such a wonderful experience to get to know the community and to see the abundance of opportunities that Global Generation offers. So far, I have attended two trips with the garden, one to Chelsea Physics Garden, which was very fun and educational - it was lovely to see the children curious about wildlife, especially the frogs in the glasshouses.
My role in the garden varies. One day, I might plant and water flowers and herbs in the area. On others, I’ll work directly with the community or volunteers to support and encourage greening and self-sustainability. Last week, I even helped build a bug hotel. I love my role because every day is different, and I am surrounded by beautiful pockets of nature amidst the concrete city.
The garden is such a magical place, and I am so glad to have found it. There are many chances to learn about the environment and permaculture from passionate and kind-hearted people in the garden and local community. My experience of being a green mentor has shown me that the changes I want to see in the world, like tackling climate change, being more self-sustainable, spreading love and environmental awareness, and fostering a sense of belonging in the community, start as small as a seed.
Notes from the Garden
Malaika Bain-Peachey, a member of staff until March this year, shares her writing from summer 2024 before taking Paper Garden Generators to camp in Wilderness Woods and reflecting on the racist riots that broke out throughout the country. She sends this from her new place in the world where she is slowing down to the rhythm of the seasons, hands returning to the soil and writing