Graham Construction has assisted environmental charity Urban Roots to build its 'planting paradise' in Priesthill, Glasgow, which has now formally opened.

Housing charity Sanctuary Scotland asked Graham Construction, who are currently building 80 affordable Sanctuary homes, to help create the garden.

The garden, behind the United Reformed Church in Peat Road, was built by Urban Roots staff, local volunteers and GRAHAM Construction apprentices.

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The former waste ground now features raised planting beds, benches and footpaths. An 18m-long mosaic ­designed and built by residents, runs the length of the planting beds.

Reverend Carolyn Smyth, of Priesthill United Reformed Church, said: "The garden is the fruits of a lot of labour and it would be wrong to single anyone out. Sanctuary made the garden possible because, until they got involved, we had been unable to secure funding for the work. Once this was in place, Lucy, community volunteers and the GRAHAM apprentices drove the project forward.

"It has taken a little while but patience is a necessary virtue for gardeners. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in helping to get us here."

(IT)