We have some wonderful new additions to the gardens! On top of all of the glorious greenery and flowers, we're thrilled to have some beautiful new wooden signs placed around the lawn and beds. The signs were created by one of our residents, Amber, and her sister - thank you so much! Amber was also out in the gardens recently, equipped with a camera! We're sharing her wonderful photos here, for everyone to enjoy. If you've taken some photos of the Penn Road of the gardens a

If you’ve walked through the gardens recently, you’ve probably noticed it already, but spring is returning to the gardens, and there’s a lot to see! The hellebores are out in force at the moment, they are a recent addition but are already becoming a firm favourite! The crocuses are making themselves known too, they're popping up all around the gardens and are a joy to see. Alongside them you can also spot some rosemary in flower, early blossoms on branches, and of course the

On the last Sunday of every month, a small crowd gathers in Penn Road Gardens — gloves on, trowels ready, and smiles at the ready. Our Monthly Gardening Sundays have become one of the nicest ways to spend a morning with neighbours. Everyone’s welcome — no experience needed! Some people prune or plant, others sweep paths or simply chat and enjoy the fresh air. It’s relaxed, social, and surprisingly satisfying to see what we can achieve in just a couple of hours. We meet from 1

Penn Road has its own kind of magic all year round. In spring, the trees burst into leaf and the Gardens come alive with colour — tulips, daffodils, and the first picnics of the year. Summer brings long evenings, chatter from the benches, and the sound of neighbours sharing food and laughter at the annual Penn Road Summer Party. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn gold and drift down onto the pavements, giving the street that wonderful warm glow. Even in winter, when the trees

This year's applications for the London In Bloom and Islington In Bloom competitions are being submitted as we speak. As many of you will...

We are getting ready to put new plants into the front triangular bed in the gardens. The existing spring and summer flowers will be...