We had barely finished filling the pond before two flippered friends came to join us... They clearly know a good quality pond when they see when one!
Grown in Peckham: first delivery of the season
It was a busy day for Grown in Peckham on Thursday as we prepared our first delivery of the season for local restaurants/cafes Ganapati and Cafe Viva. We harvested rainbow chard, oriental salad leaves, radishes, pea shoots, baby peas, wild rocket and edible flowers. Can't wait to see what the chefs do with our produce! … Continue reading Grown in Peckham: first delivery of the season
Big Picnic
Happy garden people
Post tea and cake - our May Fair opening day was a great success, lots of cake, tea and plants sold. Highlights were the chocolate crispy things, chelsea buns and fresh mint tea.
Pond pranks
Our merry pranksters have prepared the pond! Filling it now so no one walks off with the liner.....Soon will be surrounded by wildlife and teeming with creatures. It's our black lagoon, where mini monsters will emerge from the deep to munch away at pests and predators and attract a host of damsel flies and dragons … Continue reading Pond pranks
Grown in Peckham………………………………
Getting ready for the launch......a quick tidy up and spritzers at the ready!
Growing Localities
We were awarded the 'Judges Special Prize' by the City Bridge Trust Growing Localities award.. Not bad for a new project, plus £250 towards a shed / office.....
Spring has sprung….
We've started planting. Hurrah!! It feels like spring is here. Just in case, we've built a polytunnel within a polytunnel so our seeds and seedlings stay cosy.
Grown in Peckham
Seeking volunteers for Grown in Peckham! Have you ever thought about growing to sell? Would you like to grow food for local restaurants? Then Grown in Peckham wants to hear from you! Grown in Peckham is a new project based at the garden. From May 2013 onwards, we will be supplying several local restaurants and … Continue reading Grown in Peckham
Site circa 1915 -1925.
The site has been through many incarnations. From market gardens in the 17th and 18th century to busy industrial wharves post canal (1806 -1826) Glengall Wharf http://www.londoncanals.co.uk/grsurrey/gsc01.html http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200159/hist...

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