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The QEII garden – built from its own ruins – opens in Regent's Park

19 hours ago
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  • The QEII garden in Regent's Park was created from its former nursery, reusing 1,000 cubic meters of concrete crushed into gravel.
  • The garden features slow-growing, deep-rooted plants adapted to high pH soil, enhancing climate resilience and wildlife habitats.
  • Design elements include a pergola with 56 uprights representing Commonwealth countries, a refurbished 1960s water tower with nesting boxes, and accessible paths.
  • The garden emphasizes sustainability by avoiding landfill and demonstrating brownfield regeneration, aiming to open freely to the public in April 2026.