#CommunityGardenWeek: Yasmine's alleyway in Manchester

It’s #CommunityGardenWeek and what better way to celebrate than a return visit to Yasmine’s alleyway in Manchester?

Yasmine and her neighbours transformed this abandoned, rubbish-strewn dumping ground into a welcoming green space, where the community can come together and grow, cook and get to know each other.

Feeling inspired to start your own community space? Be sure to follow Yasmine for more from the alleyway, as well as practical advice for getting started.

#Gardening #GardenTransformation #AlleywayGarden #CommunityGarden

[Kpm-h]

I'm so proud of you guys holding each other up and caring for everyone. This is what we are meant to be.

[andrewharman]

fantastic when people realise change is something we can all do ourselves

[Peeters-wn]

What a great idea, well done people of Manchester UK

[alexg]

Wow, that's fantastic, we don't have Alleys like this in Ireland... What a shame, it's fab

[apharaela]

That's awesome ! We need more of that in the world !

[queenpig]

For some reason seeing all the veg you all grew laid out on the table made me smile..also most as if I was grew it and I was proud of myself 😊

[melaniepalma]

I love this! All of you got together & elevated your space & it elevated your lives. A beautiful expression of community. Bravo!

[IntuitiveNola]

AWESOME ! Simply AWESOME.. The Power of People UNITED..

[azbeaux]

Thank you! Too many people just accept what is there (me included). The people who ‘do’ something and can motivate others are rare. You should be in politics, we need people like you. Sadly it’s been taken over by sharks who want to control, not do the best for, others. I think I lived in a golden age, just after the end of WWII, I’ve seen people take, take and take, most of whom give nothing to society. Thank you again, the world needs more like you.

[clairemacleod]

Such a calming space instead of a terrifying run along the alley well done to all involved ❤

[anjabrunner]

Wunderbar, mehr Menschen wie
Euch😊🎉

[JJr-cevv]

Rain or shine, we were out there. Well said, the world will be charged if people work together. 👍

[Katharina_Medina]

Super idea and a role model for many!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!❤️👏🏻😀

[monabhargava]

Its funny that theres always a sense of expectation for things to change at an institutional level, but when normal individuals come together and work together as a community to make positive changes, such a great impact can be found! We need to work together at individual, institutional and community level♥️

[cassidottir]

Great job, everybody! You created a clean space; a community garden; and friendships.

[cdnqgramma]

That is FANTASTIC... I absolutely love what You all did... serious inspiration for the rest of the world... there is lots of unused little spots.. just waiting to be planted with Love.
Well done.

[denisep.]

This is amazing! ❤ Fantastic effort, fantastic results!! Brilliant.

[johnve]

Love it, well done Beautiful People!❤

[CampingforCool]

It’s crazy how the plants completely change the vibe of the alleyway. Before I would be scared to even walk down it. Now it looks like some quaint European town nook that I want to explore.

[alisonfisher]

You wonderful people are amazing I wish everyone was like this❤