St. Mark’s prize-winning Garden

Neighbours and passers-by often stop to admire our garden at the corner of Hamilton Terrace and Abercorn Place - and to wonder what team of professionals keeps its glory going throughout spring, summer and the autumn of each year. The answer is none. It is the work of tireless and experienced gardener Joan Scott and a little band of local people who help her out. "I love gardening," says Joan, who was once a farmer in Kenya. "But my helpers seem to be people who are here only temporarily and they often move to other neighbourhoods or towns."

Joan says that she would love some help with the St. Mark’s garden and if you have a bit of free time you could spare during the week or at weekends, at a time of your choosing, she would love to hear from you. "You don’t even need to be a gardener – just someone who enjoys being outdoors and helping to keep a garden looking good." If you can help, telephone her on 020 7289 1327.