Isn’t this ugly expanse of wall just crying out for lush, green plants? With a bit of imagination and enthusiasm our local community could transform it into a beautiful vertical urban green space.

Wouldn’t it be great to plant our vertical garden in a fantastic sculptural planter reflecting the rich history of our area.

And why shouldn’t it be fun too? Let’s involve our kids in designing and building an exciting vertical garden using subtle lighting, scent and the changing seasons.

 

And in all this, let’s create new homes for our urban wildlife – blackbirds, starlings, sparrows, robins, green and gold finches, bats and bugs could move in and live rent free.

Forming the northern end of the King’s Cross gyratory system, Wharfdale Road London N1  is home to this wall space, ideally placed for a vertical garden combined with an exciting new art installation.

Let’s make this wall green!

Wharfdale Road London N1 9UA

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Do you live near here? Do you work locally? Perhaps you travel past this wall every day… Maybe you are a regular at the club opposite…

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Did you know

There is no public art anywhere in King’s Cross

Did you know

1,052 people live in the immediate area of Wharfdale Road

 

Did you know

An average of 1,305 vehicles use Wharfdale Road every day - over 900 cars and over 400 heavy vehicles

King’s Cross Community Projects

Is a charitable trust made up of local residents.


“With careful and appropriate use, a green wall can be very easy to set up by using a clinging/ climbing species such as ivy, Boston ivy and ivy-leaved toadflax. Climbing plants can protect the wall from the elements and can extend its life. Vegetation on walls will provide extra insulation in the winter and help keep cool in the summer. Green walls also look very attractive and can help filter out smog.”  LB Islington Greener House & Garden

Last updated 13/08/2009 16:06:15