On my last bike ride, it was easier on foot to go and find a secret little street full of colour and flowers….
Along Grove Street, Woodston you’ll find Tower Street, a street where front gardens back onto one another. It’s not really a street, it’s a walkway. I was told about this a while back, but actually thought it was somewhere else (thanks Vicki) so, I went to find it.
Off my bike and I couldn’t believe the work that has gone into this little parade of front gardens. The first thing you’re greeted with is eyes on a rock and a plant pot (dragon/dinosaur or is it one of the ninja turtles?? – whichever, it calls you in to look for more!)
The garden walkway actually hides itself very well and you have to venture in to see the details of what these local folk, living in close proximity, have created. There’s a wire bodice in bronze or copper, bike wheels recycled with metal flower forms, brightly coloured bunches of flowers sown close together brightening up the walkway.
A lazy model gardener admires some very tall sunflowers, a hummingbird flying around some ornamental towers.
You’ll need to dodge the dinosaur garden as you may get eaten alive, but there are plenty of signs to warn you off. It’s great to see something playful among the gardens, where children have obviously been involved too.
Artwork hangs on display depicting different cultures. Painted pebbles snake around the shingle along with notices and icons of the residents on display too – “A lovely mermaid and a grumpy old crab live here” 🤣 Love it!
Colourful hot air balloons swing from the trees, butterflies hover over bushes, fish swim on the walls, a sign jumps out at you stating “Weeds for sale – pick your own” and gives you a laugh next to Shaun’s Nature Garden with bird feeders and a Christmas tree.
Look out for the bright pink LOVE sign with hearts, find the Nutcracker guards protecting the gate, look for the butterfly house. Finally there’s a wonderful pink fireplace which takes centre stage at the back wall which is adorned with a grapevine, dwarves (or gnomes) happily smiling nearby and plenty of brightly painted bird houses.
When the sun is shining, like today, you step into another world for a few minutes. 🥰🥰🥰
Tower Street Garden Project – fabulous.
To the residents: You’ve done an amazing job of coming together and creating something wonderful and colourful. Thank you. It’s got me thinking that maybe we should all take a leaf (or flower) out of your book and take more pride in our street.
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