Spring really sprang on the weekend of 9th and 10th April as we held our Foundation Training in glorious sunshine.  20 knowledgable and enthusiastic volunteers became Master Gardeners, resourced and ready to support people with their food growing. These join our 38 other active volunteers working with families, schools, individuals and community gardens  in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark.   It was a jam-packed couple of days of activities, talking non-stop about fruit and veg, and networking…it’s going to be a busy summer!

Within hours of completing the course, our new MGs were adding events, blogs, case studies and their profiles to the website. Click here for our A-Z list and interactive map to find a Master Gardener near you. You can also contact us.

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Our lovely venue, the nature study centre on Wandsworth Common, was supported by Wandsworth Parks – thanks to Geraldine, Mamah and Steve. Catering by Rozie at del’Aziz and Becca at Dandelion Wholefoods – thank you!

Swapping tips for how to demonstrate seed sowing

Sue Sheehan, Lambeth Green Community Champion, dropped by to talk about the Incredible Edible Lambeth project

Geraldine Kelly from Wandsworth Parks Service took us to a local growing space and participants did a site survey

Master Gardener Philip from the October cohort shared experiences of reaching the wider community

Food was great

Workshop on organic guidelines

Izzie and Hilary will be galvanizing the growers at Wendlesworth Estate in Wandsworth

Anton on organic guidelines

Tool to consider intervention against pests

Claire, MG from our June 2010 cohort, talked about her experiences of finding and supporting her growers

Pamela and Dave sow seeds and make paper pots, practising giving a demonstration at events

Capturing the excellent ideas from new Master Gardeners about where to find household to help grow food