The Roof Top Gardens

Gardening on a rooftop has a number of benefits including privacy no deer and good sun but there are several things to consider about urban gardening before you start planting.

The roof top gardens.

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The easiest and most personal approach to rooftop gardening is the use of containers and raised beds. Containers are perfect for rooftop gardens because they are light portable flexible and affordable. Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london.

The garden is home to over 150 species of native wildflowers a picnic lawn fruit trees a scented garden and even a beehive. If you have decided to create your own rooftop garden here s how to get started. Whether it s just some nibbles you want or a three course meal we ve got you covered. Besides the decorative benefit roof plantings may provide food temperature control hydrological benefits architectural enhancement habitats or corridors for wildlife recreational opportunities and in large scale it may even have ecological benefits.

1 you can create any style of rooftop garden with container grown plants from a few simple herb plants to a formal elegant potager. The roof garden is also fully heated and covered for the colder days and air conditioned for the warmer ones. Rooftop gardens are a beautiful and environmentally friendly addition to urban homes. Contact a structural engineer and map out your garden before you begin planting.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. Located in the heart of the park with 9 000 square feet and seating capacity of 500 you have plenty of room to design your perfect event. If you live in an apartment or a house with no yard rooftop gardens can let you cultivate ornamental trees and grasses flowers and even edible plants. The roof and café bar are open from 10am until 10 30pm during the.

The roof garden ballroom is a name rich in nostalgia. Guests can enjoy food and cocktails amongst an abundance of florals foliage and colourful fabrics all creating an enchanting and weather proof garden oasis in the heart of manchester. The rooftop gardens offers a both a light and full dinner menu that s as stylish as its surroundings. It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.

Build your own memories in this beautiful recreated iconic venue.