The Onion Garden, located near Buckingham Palace, has transformed from a derelict concrete area to a vibrant green space in just four years. Founded in 2021 by Jens Jakobsen, this not-for-profit garden features over 200 plant species, including various onions. It offers a range of community activities such as choir performances, workshops, and art exhibitions. The garden also includes a greenhouse and a café, making it a welcoming retreat for locals and tourists alike.
What was, just four years ago, a neglected patch of concrete in Victoria is now The Onion Garden - a thriving not-for-profit green hub and one of the Guardian's best urban gardens in Europe.
According to the tour guide Jack Chesher, it was a "derelict concrete corner" until late 2021, when it began to be transformed into the "hanging gardens of Westminster".
The pocket park now has more than 200 species of plant - including a fair few onions - and displays artworks such as mosaic wall art and sculptures.
Complete with a greenhouse and cosy pavilion cafe, it also regularly hosts local choir performances, craft workshops, gardening classes and art exhibitions.
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