The Greenfingers Charity has announced that work has officially begun on the brand-new Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice in Arundel, West Sussex.

This specially designed garden promises to be a truly transformative space. As well as providing fresh produce for the hospice kitchen, the garden will be a sensory-rich environment where children can explore the wonders of nature and learn about growing their own food. Crucially, it will also offer a peaceful, reflective space where families can spend valuable time together, talk, and connect in a calming outdoor setting.

Earlier this week, the team from Baylis Landscape Contractors Ltd – the landscaping firm tasked with bringing this project to life – visited the site to make final preparations. Their work will be guided by the inspiring vision developed by the award-winning garden designers at Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer. Joining the Baylis team were Greenfingers Charity’s Operations Director, Neil Sewell, and project funder Roger Head, who visited the site ahead of its transformation into what promises to be a lasting legacy for the hospice community.

Neil Sewell, Operations Director at the Greenfingers Charity, said: “We are pleased to see work starting on the Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House. This space will be one of nourishment in every sense – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We are incredibly grateful to Roger Head for his generous support, and to the brilliant teams at Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer and Baylis Landscape Contractors Ltd for turning this beautiful vision into reality. We’re confident this garden will bring joy, comfort, and inspiration to the children, families, and staff for many years to come.” 

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