A partner from the start
We bring practical expertise into project development. Together we define goals, the delivery model, our work package and a realistic pilot. We contribute to development, delivery and learning.
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From project idea to a working pilot.
We can join as a partner from the start or deliver practical pilots. We bring expertise in urban growing, urban nature and circular economy into project goals and everyday delivery.
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Practical pilot delivery
When a project needs a real-world experiment, we design and build it for the site. We agree on cultivation, maintenance, participant guidance and documentation so the pilot produces useful learning.
For cities, universities, research organisations and development projects. We combine practical implementation and participation; our role and scope are agreed for each project.
Delivery that creates learning.
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Goals and role
We agree what the pilot should help us learn and whether we join as a project partner or deliver a defined pilot.
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Site and delivery plan
Together we define the site, participants, structures, materials, responsibilities and schedule, as well as monitoring and reporting.
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Build and launch
We deliver the growing or green solution and launch activities with the project team and local participants.
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Operation, care and observations
We keep the pilot working, guide participants and gather agreed observations, photos and feedback to support evaluation.
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Results and next steps
We bring together practical experience and recommendations, then agree how the solution continues, moves or is dismantled after the pilot.
Partnerships and practical pilots.
Projects have been an important part of Blokgarden’s development. These examples show our different collaboration roles and practical work.
01 / Turku · Urban Biodiversity ParksProject partner
Turku Biodiversity Park
Bringing biodiversity into urban development and everyday life.
Blokgarden’s role
We are a business partner in Urban Biodiversity Parks. Our work includes the Jyrkkälä community garden, Luontopesä in Halinen and a moth translocation pilot. We combine practical delivery, resident participation and biodiversity development.
02 / Viikki, Helsinki · 2025Pilot delivery
FoodSystemiCity
Urban growing and micro-entrepreneurship with students.
Blokgarden’s role
In the Viikki Urban Farmer pilot, five students grew lettuce, herbs and other edible plants using Blokgarden growing units. We contributed the practical growing solution and expertise to support the students. The pilot also tested selling produce to local customers.
03 / Helsinki · 2024–2025Two pilots delivered
PilotGreen
Hukkapuisto in Suvilahti and a pollinator roof in Herttoniemi.
Blokgarden’s role
In Suvilahti, we delivered Hukkapuisto using reused materials and rescued plants. At Herttoniemi metro station, we built a pollinator meadow roof with HumbleBee Housing Project. Both pilots explored ways to bring nature into dense urban settings.
04 / Helsinki · Restaurant SavoyPilot delivery
CircularHoodFood
Returning restaurant nutrients to edible plant production.
Blokgarden’s role
With Restaurant Savoy, we delivered a circular economy pilot in which restaurant biowaste was processed with a DTS biomixer. The resulting nutrient-rich soil amendment improved the growing medium for rooftop cultivation. The pilot connected nutrient cycling and urban growing in practice.
05 / Housing companies · Helsinki metropolitan areaPilot delivery
Circular Green Blocks
Community growing as a service for residential courtyards.
Blokgarden’s role
We tested a service model that brings growing beds and shared activities to housing company courtyards. The project developed circular and sharing economy services with businesses, housing companies and residents.
Does your project need a practical delivery partner?
Tell us about the goals, site and schedule. Together we can explore how to contribute to project development or delivery.
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