Friends of Glengall Wharf Garden is a scheme for individuals to make a regular donation to support our work. By becoming a Friend of Glengall Wharf and giving just £3 a month you'll be helping us grow and develop as a community garden.
Open Sunday Volunteering Sessions Return!
Good News! From Sunday 23rd May 2021, our open drop-in gardening sessions are back! Anyone can come along and take part without needing to book in advance. The sessions will run from 12.00 - 15.45. We'll still keep an eye on numbers in the garden to ensure it is safe for everyone. No experience is … Continue reading Open Sunday Volunteering Sessions Return!
AGM Minutes & Follow-up
Many thanks to everyone that attended and took part in our AGM on 5th May. Please find below a link to the minutes, slides and additional documents from the meeting. Documents included in the folder: 1. GWG AGM 2020_21 Minutes2. GWG AGM 2020_21 Slides3. GWG AGM 2019_20 Minutes for sign off4. GWG Annual Finance Report 2020_215. GWG Constitution Updated 20216. GWG AGM … Continue reading AGM Minutes & Follow-up
AGM Meeting
As an important part of the Glengall Wharf Garden community, we’re pleased to invite you all to our upcoming AGM, on Wednesday 5th May, 6.00pm.Over the past year it’s been heart-warming to see so many of you get involved, join volunteer groups and support our efforts to make the garden thrive. As a result, we have … Continue reading AGM Meeting
Plant sale & swap!
We are proud to announce that, as part of the Good to Grow weekend, Glengall Wharf Garden will be hosting a plant sale & swap!Sunday 25th April11:00 – 16:00Glengall Wharf Garden,Burgess Park, SE15 6NF Everyone is welcome to browse, buy, or swap new green friends:HouseplantsFruit & vegetable seedlingsSeedsHerbsWe will also have some gorgeous plant pots for sale, kindly … Continue reading Plant sale & swap!
Glengall Wharf Garden Crowdfunding Project
Some good news has been making its way around the garden this week! Following the isolation of 2020, we've been working on a project to re- engage and uplift the community and ensure the garden is a place where everyone can come together. We've been sharing details of the campaign on our social media page … Continue reading Glengall Wharf Garden Crowdfunding Project
Free Introduction to Forest Gardening Sessions
We'll be running a new free session for anyone interested in learning more about forest gardening. Each of the 5 sessions will have roughly the same content and will cover: What is a forest garden? The benefits of growing food this way How to maintain Tree care and pruning ( this might be theory only as it’s … Continue reading Free Introduction to Forest Gardening Sessions
Volunteer Gardening Sessions – Spring 2021
Volunteer Gardening is back! We are currently running volunteer sessions on Sunday from 12pm-3.45pm. Due to regulations, we need to limit the number of people in the garden so you will need to book in advance for the sessions. As always, social distancing and COVID hygiene protocols will be in place. Please bring your own … Continue reading Volunteer Gardening Sessions – Spring 2021
Free Online Lockdown Food Growing Workshop
You are invited to join a free Lockdown Food Growing at Home session. The workshop will take place on Thursday February 18th at 6.30pm and it is a 90 minute food growing workshop for anyone wanting to know more about food growing at home. As long as you have a window sill, balcony or a … Continue reading Free Online Lockdown Food Growing Workshop
In search of water storage tanks!
WANTED We’re looking for donations of water bowsers, storage tanks or any liquid storage units as part of a rainwater harvesting development project for the garden (more on this soon) . Used, new or faulty/repairable tanks all welcome! We're looking for tanks with a minimum capacity of 1000 litres or thereabouts. Please email our site … Continue reading In search of water storage tanks!
Free food growing course for beginners!
We are pleased to announce that we will be runningtwo free, 6 week beginner food growing courses, starting this month! Who are these courses for?If you meet the criteria below, they are for you!Eager to learn about sustainable and ethical food growingCan commit to the full course (except in case of illness etc.)Local to Burgess … Continue reading Free food growing course for beginners!
