Risc Roof Garden Reading

Risc has further developed since then including planting a permaculture roof garden in 2002 which adds to the spectrum of our educational activities and is the inspiration for some exciting local national and international projects.

Risc roof garden reading.

Download a low resolution version of the roof garden booklet. The garden was developed using permaculture design principles and has maturedinto a stunning example of what is possible using these techniques. The risc roof garden is open to the public on select days throughout the year. Demonstration of renewable energy water harvesting and irrigation systems.

The risc roof garden is a small edible roof forest garden developed to demonstrate sustainability and our dependence on plants. Gardens england berkshire risc roof garden a forest and vegetable garden developed on the roof of the reading international solidarity centre since 2001. Not only there is a garden on the roof as well there is a fair trade shop and a restaurant downstairs. Little did we imagine that our solution to a.

Maximum number of people 15 per tour. Hen the idea of a roof garden at reading international solidarity centre risc began to take shape in 2001 it was a practical response to the problem of a leaking roof and how to provide sound and heat insulation for a conference hall which doubled as a venue for noisy events. See the events page for details of any upcoming open days. Tours cost 45 for one hour.

Mark diacono visits reading where a charity has turned its roof into a spectacular forest garden and an educational tool top of the world. Private 1 hour guided tours are also available by arrangement. An oasis in the centre of reading visit our award winning roof garden. A booklet about the garden including recipes and selected plant list with uses is available from risc s world shop.

There are over 140 plant species benches and decking made from locally sourced storm felled timber and a greenhouse. The sector39 permaculture design partnership grew out of work with risc in reading developing the roof top forest garden and related education work. Welcome to risc reading s premier community hub and home of the global cafe world shop meeting space for over 250 community groups. The risc café roof garden by mark diacono.

All plants in the garden have an economic use for food clothing medicine etc and come from all over the world. Download the full roof garden plant list. Listen to an interview with dave on the alternative kitchen garden. Visit our award winning roof garden.

Download a list of herbs.