The garden helps pupils understand the natural world (Image: Buxton School)Once a small green patch, the area in the Leytonstone school now blooms with flowers, vegetables, and laughter, providing hands-on lessons in science, teamwork and sustainability. The beehive in the Secret Garden produces prize-winning honey (Image: Buxton School)The garden features a beehive, maintained with help from Bushwood Bees volunteers, and primary pupils benefit from workshops led by Plant Environment that link classroom learning to nature. Students care for the garden all year round (Image: Buxton School)Staff from Bupa have also contributed through volunteer days, planting and improving the space for the school community. The garden relies on community support for maintenance. The Secret Garden was the ideal location for a Teddy Bears Picnic (Image: Buxton School)For more information or to get involved, contact the school office at: office@buxtonschool.org.uk.

Source: The Times March 14, 2026 08:34 UTC