Anna Rose Hughes’ converted toilet in Peckham is a master class in how to get the most out of a skinny space, where the width of most of the garden is not much more than a corridor.
The raised beds allow you to get up close and personal with the choice planting (above Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ and Geum ‘Tangerine Dream’),
and whatever angle you view it from, this tiny garden has masses of interest.
On her website, Anna Rose has thoughtfully provided a planting list and an exquisite short film, (about a minute and a half) of how this garden came together. No mean feat.
On the way in, sinks have been artfully converted into a fernery and this weekend (15th and 16th June 2013) there’ll be an exhibition in this space: The Nomadic Reading Room, featuring artists’ books and printed ephemera. In fact, Vanguard Court is packed full of artist studios (including Robert Cooper’s fab ceramics) that will be opening their doors, along with the garden, both Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm. Certainly worth a visit. (Vanguard Court is at 36-38 Peckham Road, Camberwell, SE5 8QT-it’s a small turning off the main road and the newly converted toilet is at the rear of the yard.)
Out of my shed 
Inspiring space with inspired planting- I just wish I was in Peckham this weekend.
Hi Sue, Sorry Peckham isn’t visitable this weekend. I did feel inspired by this garden, as Anna Rose has created so many possibilities from such a small space-loved the multi stemmed Prunus serrulas and there were some great quirky found objects dotted round the garden too.
Fascinating! I admire anyone who perseveres with a small space to create a garden. It’s a lot more difficult than it looks. Great pictures too.
Hi Dan, this reminds me a little of your gorgeous garden on the coast which also made wonderful use out of a relatively small space. Hard work that really pays off though.
True thinking and planting ‘outside the box.’
Hi Judy, Yes, perfect design for the space. Looking forward to seeing more of Anna Rose’s thoughtful designs in the future.
simply gorgoeous
Hi Chrysanthevonne, Yes quite agree!
What a great garden. I love the ferns in the sinks. Just shows what’s possible with a bit of imagination.
Hi Louise, Yes, these ferns do make the space really lush and alive. Looking forward to seeing how your garden progresses through the year too!
You almost couldn’t imagine the space being a toilet until the photo of ferns sprouting out of the basins. Amazing!
Hi Tanya, yes those sinks do give the game away. Innovative use of a really tricky and otherwise abandoned site. Hats off to Anna Rose!
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