Harmood School

Harmood is a special education school located in the heart of Camden. While green spaces are limited, we are committed to making the most of them, creating a vibrant and welcoming environment. Planters will feature spring bulbs and pollinator-friendly plants to bring nature into the space.

Latest Update

February '24 Update: We've been busy at Harmood School! In March '24, we transformed the planters with a vibrant mix of plants, carefully chosen for succession and to attract pollinators. As the seasons unfold, we'll observe what flourishes, learning from nature and adapting to make the space even more alive.

Thanks to £700 from the Veolia Sustainability Fund—and their generous compost donation—our work at Harmood in December '23 and March '24 has taken root.

Most recently, we’ve turned a small patio, once enclosed by bamboo, into a sensory garden. This new space features lavender, pollinator-friendly plants, dogwood, and Verbena bonariensis. A quiet retreat away from the main playground, it’s perfect for students and teachers to unwind and connect with nature!

Rewilding strategies

Spring bulbs

2023

Summer and autumn flowering perennials

2024

Climbers

2024

Herbs and pollinator-friendly perennials

2025

Planters

Our succession planters, designed to support pollinators throughout the seasons and bring vibrant life to Harmood School.
Snowdrops

Snowdrops planted in the green, chosen for their early spring bloom to brighten the space and support early pollinators. We’re excited for next year!
End of season

End-of-season blooms, offering a glimpse into which plants have thrived and established themselves in the space. Some planters are trickier than others depending on sunlight.
Pruning

Trimming back the bush to open up space and let in more light, giving room for a wider variety of plants to thrive and flourish.
Planting session

A successful planting session with two of Harmood’s students. A lovely afternoon in the sun, creating the sensory garden.