An example of what Effra Green Streets has achieved on a local estate On Bank Holiday Monday, we visited the Effra Green Streets project, part of Lambeth Living Streets. The project is a community initiative to improve the streets just south of Brixton town centre. Effra Green Streets works with volunteers, residents and funders to…Continue Reading “WGG Update: Effra Green Streets”
Speaker: Claire Mitchell, The Garden Editor An inspiring and motivating look at the science of climate change and what it means for gardeners. I cover the science of climate change in accessible terms; the changing temperatures and rain patterns in the area; and what this means in practice for gardens and gardeners. The focus continues…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Climate Change & Gardening”
In August, we visited the garden of WGG Coordinator Czech Conroy. In just 12 months, he has transformed a small, ho hum south London garden into a haven for pollinators, attracting a wide range of moths, bees and other pollinators. Native planting replaced a laurel hedge and he has installed both a pond and a…Continue Reading “WGG Update – a wildlife garden one year on”
Help make the 2026 Late Summer Show the best ever! Be part of something special, help make a difference, meet new people and have fun. Our volunteers also get a free lunch on Saturday! If you can spare a few hours then please let Jess, Show Secretary know. Judges Assistant/Steward 12-2pm Saturday 5 September We…Continue Reading “Help Needed for Late Summer Show 5 September”
from Eveline, our Trading Secretary * Consider successional seed sowing for a varied, plentiful continual home grown harvest .* It’s time to take semi-ripe summer cuttings of your favourite shrubs, trees, and easy to propagate flowers, succulents and even houseplants. * Ask us to how to do it at the Hut if you’re not sure (NB There’s…Continue Reading “August ideas for Hut visitors”