In UK Edible bus stops grow herbs and vegetables for commuters to take home

 The Edible Bus Stop® in London UK—remains relatively small-scale, with just a few flagship edible gardens installed in London. Here’s a breakdown of confirmed sites and where they’re located:

🗺️ Edible Bus Stop Locations in London

1. The Kerb Garden, Landor Road, Stockwell (Lambeth)

1. Launched: May 2013 as part of the Mayor of London’s Pocket Park programme
2. Details: London’s first edible bus stop garden, designed with community consultation and planted with herbs, vegetables, fruits like strawberries and chard. Managed by local volunteers.Reddit+10London City Hall+10carbongold.com+10
   
   
   
   
   

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2. Hoopla Garden, West Norwood (Lambeth)

1. Opened: June 2014
2. Details: Created around a concrete bollard area, planted with native wild edibles and wildflowers like crab apple, hazel, wild garlic, poppy, and rosehip. Designed to foster biodiversity and community interaction.theediblebusstop.com+3carbongold.com+3Reddit+3

3. Crystal Palace Bus Station, (South London)

1. Status: In early stages of development as part of the original vision along the 322 bus route.carbongold.com+1

🧪 Other Related Green Installations

1. Tiny Parks (Tubestyle Gardens): In partnership with TfL, The Edible Bus Stop and Transport for London transformed former ticket office windows into miniature gardens at:
2. Kilburn Park (Bakerloo line)
3. St James’s Park, Belsize Park, and Wood Green Tube stationsThese are small indoor terrarium-style installations, though not placed at bus stops directly.

✅ Summary Table

Location	Name / Description	Edibles?
Landor Road, Stockwell	The Kerb Garden	Yes (edibles)
West Norwood	Hoopla Garden	Yes (edibles & wildflowers)
Crystal Palace	Planned / early garden	Potential edible site
Tube stations (indoor)	Tiny Parks installations	Decorative/educational (not at bus stops)

🧭 What This Means

1. As of now, there are two completed edible bus stop pocket parks in Lambeth (Landor Road and West Norwood), with a third in development.
2. While the idea of edible bus stops is inspiring, it has not been rolled out broadly across London or the wider UK.
3. Additional planting initiatives, like the indoor Tiny Parks, reflect a broader movement toward urban greening—not necessarily linked directly to bus stops.

🎯 Final Takeaway

There are two permanent edible public pocket parks built around bus stop sites by The Edible Bus Stop® studio in south London, with a third in early development at Crystal Palace. Additional green installations by the group exist in Tube stations but are separate from the edible bus stop concept.

If you're interested in volunteering with The Edible Bus Stop®—the initiative that transforms public spaces (like bus stops) into edible gardens in London—here’s what you need to know:

🌿 How to Volunteer

1. Primary Contact: Reach out to The Edible Bus Stop® team at info@theediblebusstop.org to express your interest in volunteering, helping maintain edible planting sites, or supporting new projects. While recent listings are limited, they previously offered internships and community design opportunities.The Landscape+2Reddit+2
2. Other local opportunities: You can also look into Incredible Edible Lambeth, a community-run gardening network in Lambeth borough (which includes the edible bus stop sites). They welcome volunteers aged 14+ and have youth programs for students. Roles range from gardening sessions to community outreach. Contact them via their official website or volunteer page.incredibleediblelambeth.org+2incredibleediblelambeth.org+2

🎓 Is There a Cost?

• No fees required: Volunteering is free. You contribute time and effort—there’s no payment expected for roles like planting, watering, weeding, or community support. In fact, volunteers are seen as valuable contributors, not customers.

• Costs covered: In some related programs (e.g., Incredible Edible Lambeth), travel costs may be reimbursed, and lunch stipends might be provided for longer shifts.cityharvest.org.uk+6incredibleediblelambeth.org+6incredibleediblelambeth.org+6

✅ Summary Table

Question	Answer
Who to contact?	Reach out to info@theediblebusstop.org. For broader support, contact Incredible Edible Lambeth via their volunteer page.
Are volunteers unpaid?	Yes, this is unpaid—your time is the contribution.
Any costs or reimbursements?	Typically none. Some projects (e.g. IEL) may reimburse travel and provide a lunch stipend.

💡 Getting Started

1. Email The Edible Bus Stop® to introduce yourself and ask about upcoming projects or site visits.

2. Visit the Incredible Edible Lambeth website to register as a volunteer for gardening or biodiversity projects in Lambeth.

3. Ask about DBS checks if you'll be working with vulnerable group events or community residents.

4. Be clear about your availability—many opportunities are flexible (weekends, evenings, summer months).

Volunteering with these groups offers hands-on gardening experience, community engagement, and the chance to be part of a green social movement. If you’d like help drafting your email or finding local community garden events in your neighbourhood, feel free to ask by sending an email in the above mentioned!

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