Join Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) to discuss her new book Dopamine Gardening and dig into simple, seasonal projects to bring a little more green – and a healthy hit of dopamine (your ‘feel-good hormone’) – to everyday life.
A new talent in the gardening world, with over half a million followers across her social media platforms, Amy Chapman’s refreshing voice appeals and resonates with all audiences – brilliantly tapping into two major trends: the concept of ‘dopamine’ and the pursuit of happiness through practical, outdoor activities. Her debut book Dopamine Gardening is full of joyful bitesize projects for every season and any space.
Amy Chapman started gardening when she bought her little cottage in the countryside of West Wales, complete with stream and ducks. She has a particular interest in organic, regenerative vegetable growing and creative gardening projects. Having grown up in a working-class family, Amy is devoted to sharing accessible projects which can be done in a small space and on a budget. Amy is passionate about reaching people who aren’t currently gardeners, offering them a unique perspective and new ideas to get them hooked on gardening, so that they too can reap the benefits that it brings. Her debut book Dopamine Gardening is out 12th March 2026.
INFORMATION
Tickets: Pay What You Can (£14 / £10 / £7)
Recommended price £10
Running time: 90 minutes
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Pay What You Can
We are offering a Pay What You Can Scheme for these events to make them accessible to everyone. We know that ticket price is a huge barrier for some, and this Pay What You Can model offers people who can afford to pay a bit more the chance to support others who can’t.
Getting to us & Access
BPCG is in the middle of Brockwell Park, between the tennis courts and the walled gardens. Follow the signs.
Exit from the Park should be via the Park’s Lido Gates on Dulwich Road. If dark, please leave in groups and be sure to have a torch or use your phone torches. Walk left out of the greenhouses, left then right through the tennis courts and down the hill to the lido. Click here to see a map of the route
If you are driving, we recommend parking your car on Dulwich Road or near Dulwich Road.
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