The famous Warwick Castle, one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the UK, is located in the historically rich town of Warwick.
Unknown, but only a mile from the town's center, is a hidden green haven that dates to the 18th century.
From the 1770s to the late 1940s, food was produced in the Guy's Cliffe House Walled Garden for the entire Guy's Cliffe estate.
The same land is now being used to grow fruit and vegetables in order to aid the local population during the current crisis in the cost of living, thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers.
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The trust that oversees the garden, which was revived in 2014, is currently seeking out additional volunteers to join the 30-person team that already spends their days planting and picking.
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"When I first entered this building. Elizabeth Phillips, a trustee, said, "I couldn't believe what I was seeing, the tranquility and the peace.
"The area has almost a spiritual quality. And all these gorgeous flowers, vegetables, and fruit are being grown here by all these incredible volunteers. ".
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It turned into a rundown area, according to Mrs. Phillips. "As a result, a group of people who genuinely desired its restoration came together.
"They started trying to restore it to its former splendor.
"They received grants to install paths. In order to revive this garden, thousands of hours of volunteer labor were put in, adhering to the original plan of the garden. ".
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We want to enroll students who can learn in this setting what they can't in the classroom but are still relevant to their course work, according to Mrs. Phillips.
And this year, in addition to supplying the neighborhood night shelter and the food bank, we are also growing vegetables. ".
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"We're hoping people will come along and see the garden as it blossoms but also people who might be interested in coming along and helping us," Mrs. Phillips continued.
"This place is a haven of tranquility; come here. You stop thinking about anything else.
"There's something appealing about trees, leaves, and nature. By the time you leave, it makes you feel better, and I can attest to that. ".
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