The Grow to Know story
JUNE 14TH 2017
The Grenfell Tower fire
Forever in our hearts
The tragic events of June 14th, 2017, would change the course of our lives forever. The world would stand still following the blaze that took the lives of 72 innocent lives of Grenfell Tower. The North Kensington community would face yet another injustice - close to our hearts and close to home. Something had to be done. Action had to be taken. The search for justice continues.
2017 – 2019
Guerrilla Gardening
The moments after the Grenfell Tower fire would see the North Kensington community seek understanding, solace and justice. Creativity became an expression of hurt, pain and anger - and it was under the motorway at Maxilla where Tayshan and other members of the community would plant the seeds of change. Dubbed the Grenfell Guerrilla Gardener, Tayshan would lead on reclaiming space for community and nature - the first time he had ever stepped foot in a garden in this way. It was in these moments where a movement was born.
2020
Founding of Grow2Know
Grow2Know (now Grow to Know) is founded as not-for-profit, in the midst of the pandemic, and following the passing of founder Tayshan's mother Nancy - who had a deep appreciation and adoration for nature, especially during the 10 years battling terminal illness. It's fair to say that she had an undeniable influence on Tayshan's profound love for nature and left behind a legacy of kindness, appreciation and understanding.
2023
