Welcome to the
Let’s grow a more sustainable way of life together.
Our Story
It all started with a seed. Back in 2018, a local gardener, known as The Organic Horticulturalist, handed us several plants and sprinkled some seeds on our first ever garden patch in a front garden of one of our rentals. At the time, we didn’t know the first thing about plants. But that little gesture sparked a journey of discovery into the incredible world of plants and their benefits.
Our Services
Many of us came to adulthood lacking the knowledge to grow food. We want to close this gap so join us and learn with us!
If you lack time and prefer someone to take care of things for you, our team is here for you.
Good company, fresh air, and coming back to watch the crops grow. Our gardening club is a little remedy for the weight of loneliness. Whether you’re here to learn or just to be around others, you’ve got a place here with us.
We Learn, We Grow
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Upskill the community, in gardening, carpentry, sewing and other life skills.
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People tell us they feel comfortable here. We feel truly happy hearing this. We hope to continue to provide a warm space.
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Parents from marginalised communities often have nowhere for their teens. Our workshops build life skills, but we also share the tasks with the youth so they can be a core part of the project, whether it's answering emails or designing posters. These are the kinds of opportunities we had which gave us a lot of experience for adulthood. We encourage more of this amongst community organisations.
Fun sessions for families, based at the garden, including sowing an abundance of seeds, sharing harvest, and arts and crafts.
Questions about this event? Email play@londongarden.org
Learn how planting and soil design can help tackle flooding, drought, and extreme weather. This practical session will explore the role of water-retaining and drought-tolerant plants, how to design planting beds that absorb and store water effectively, and how different soil media influence water movement and retention. Participants will also learn how to create custom soil mixes for herbs and resilient planting schemes, helping gardens better withstand both heatwaves and heavy rainfall.
Questions about this event? Email us at riverching@londongarden.org
