Open Gardening Day

Join COCO COLLECTIVE for their Open Gardening Day, held on multiple Wednesdays and Sundays, at ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to in London.

What to Expect

• Dig, plant, and share green thumbs with friends old and new
• Learn new skills in a beautiful, peaceful, intergenerational community garden
• Meet new people or find solace in soil
• Grow culturally diverse foods as a response to food insecurity and food sovereignty
• Engage with wildlife through a pond and wildflower bank
• Participate in discussion circles, edutainment activities, food growing workshops for children, and mental wellbeing sessions
• Learn to incorporate climate friendly renewable energy into a green space

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone interested in gardening, community food growing, learning new skills, or finding a peaceful outdoor space. It’s suitable for all ages and skill levels, fostering community engagement and mental wellbeing.

Practical Information

• Opening Times: Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays
• Compost toilet on site
• Summerhouse shelter available
• Wheelchair and raised beds accessible
• Light refreshments always to hand
• Bring: A pair of gardening gloves and a reusable water bottle for top-ups