Open Gardening Day

Open Gardening Day invites you to join COCO COLLECTIVE at the ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN in London on multiple dates, specifically Wednesdays and Sundays, to engage in community gardening.

What to Expect

• Dig, plant, and share green thumbs with friends old and new
• Learn new skills, meet new people, or find solace in soil
• Grow culturally diverse foods, from scotch bonnets to squashes, using a polytunnel and greenhouse
• Discover wildlife with a pond and wildflower bank
• Participate in discussion circles, edutainment activities, food growing workshops for children, and mental wellbeing sessions
• Explore incorporating climate-friendly renewable energy into a green space

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for locals and anyone interested in community gardening, learning new skills, promoting food sovereignty, and contributing to sustainable, climate-friendly green spaces.

Practical Information

• Opening Times: Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays (excluding Sunday, September 6th for volunteer training).
• Compost toilet on site
• Summerhouse shelter available
• Wheelchair & raised beds accessible
• Light refreshments always to hand
• Attendees are encouraged to bring a pair of gardening gloves and a reusable water bottle for top-ups.