Open Gardening Day

Open Gardening Day is an ongoing community gardening event where participants can dig, plant, and share green thumbs. It takes place on Wednesdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm at the ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to, 71 Firhill Road, Bellingham London SE6 3SE.

What to Expect

• Learn new gardening skills and meet new people.
• Contribute to growing culturally diverse foods to address food insecurity and food sovereignty.
• Engage in discussion circles, edutainment activities, food growing workshops for children, and mental wellbeing sessions.
• Explore incorporating climate-friendly renewable energy into a green space.
• Enjoy a peaceful intergenerational community garden environment.
• Access facilities including a compost toilet, summerhouse shelter, and wheelchair-accessible raised beds, with light refreshments always available.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone interested in community gardening, learning new horticultural skills, contributing to food sovereignty initiatives, connecting with nature, or finding peaceful solace in a green space.

Practical Information

Attendees can drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays. Participants are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and a reusable water bottle for top-ups.