Tayshan Hayden-Smith was born and raised in North Kensington and was destined to be a professional soccer player. However, while pursuing his soccer career, he brought to life his community surrounding the Grenfell Tower by initiating the "Grenfell Garden of Peace." He now focuses on his gardening, community, and activism, running his company Grow2Know. Tayshan is part of the design team on BBC2's Your Garden Made Perfect, and his garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 won a Silver Gilt medal.