South London Master Gardeners were out at several events this weekend. No chill could dim the fire for sharing their enthusiasm and gardening knowledge! On Monday brand new MGs Nick, Kerry and Sarah set up gazebo and banner at Vauxhall City Farm Eco Garden Party.  Kerry made her renowned seed bombs, the same that got [...]

Introducing the newest batch of Master Gardeners: enthusiastic, knowledgeable and smiley. Perfect! On a lovely spring weekend (21- 22 April) we held our latest induction weekend. Our verdant venue was the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in East Dulwich. Our new cohort benefited from trainer Philip’s puns, Dr Anton’s review of best organic practice in the [...]

Sadly, Claire is leaving us, and moving to Birmingham with her boyfriend now back from serving in Afghanistan. On the evening of her induction training back in June 2010, Claire went home and immediately signed up her neighbours for support.  Since then she has clocked up an amazing 205 hours volunteering and spoken to 274 [...]

Garden Organic is inviting South London Master Gardeners to become ‘Local Leaders’ for the Games. As the UK’s leading organic growing charity, we use innovation and inspiration to get more people growing in the most sustainable way. We’re engaging 1,000 of our local Master Gardeners and Composters to celebrate the Games with their community. Some [...]

We are expanding the thriving network of South London Master Gardeners. Since the programme launched in June 2010, our now 70+ wonderful volunteers have helped thousands of local residents grow food. Do you have at least two years’ experience growing fruit and veg?  Can you share your knowledge and enthusiasm with beginner growers? We are [...]