Kew Gardens visit with Wild London

Have a look at some pics from our visit to Kew Gardens to talk about our garden projects. Fascinating tour guided by a volunteer who's passion is trees!


















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New rainwater collection system

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Grow to sell

A couple of weeks ago Sarah attended a Capital Growth workshop in Clapham on growing to sell. The workshop focussed on increasing production of leafy vegetables that are easy to grow and are in demand. Different models of selling food were also introduced, from holding a stall outside the garden to becoming a regular supplier to a restaurant.

As part of the training course we were provided with a basic equipment to get started on a more commercial production system and in a few weeks a tray of seedlings will arrive ready to be planted out. We are hoping to use one of our beds to try our hand at commercial production, to raise some money for our garden, and to supply local food to our wider community. Watch this space!

Spring Planting

With our new bed and keys allocated, all our topsoil and compost shared out, spring planting is well under way. The beds have been customised and extended, and seedlings are starting to appear. The wet weather has provided much needed topsoil and helped to fill our new water butts, so with some sunshine and attention things are looking good for a productive season.