Saturday, October 5, 2024 Situated on a previously unused plot near the ticket office, the garden was established through a collaboration between TransPennine Express (TPE) and the community group Incredible Edible. Station staff with a passion for gardening, along with volunteers from Incredible Edible, will maintain the garden as part of an initiative that encourages local communities to grow fresh, sustainable produce. Numerous plants and trees for the project were generously donated by Braithwaites Garden Centre and Florist, while the planters were crafted from recycled wood by Chopsticks, a local charity that helps adults with disabilities acquire new skills through workshop activities.
In addition to yielding fresh produce, the garden will serve as a sanctuary for wildlife and pollinators. Steve Gilder , Environment Delivery Lead at TPE, said: “We have brightened up an unused area of the station with colourful planters and vibrant plants for our passengers, colleagues and communities to enjoy, whilst also supporting local wildlife such as pollinator and bird species. We can’t wait to see the produce grown in this garden area next year and beyond, so if visiting the station in the future, please take a look at the garden area and help yourself to what is available.
” The initiative has also been greatly welcomed by the local Incredible Edible team, who said: “Incredible Edible Northallerton is delighted to work with TPE to create another green and welcoming space .
