At any time of the year, there are always lots of tasks to do in the garden and greenhouses. If you are new to gardening, that is absolutely fine. We hope we will be able to teach you something about gardening. We are a friendly bunch who love to share the joys of gardening, and often over a cup of tea.
Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting mucky and suitable boots or shoes. If you have gardening gloves, please bring these with you. If not, don’t worry, we can lend you gloves. Best to bring something along to eat if you are staying through lunch. We have a small kitchen with a hob and a microwave so feel free to bring anything along you’d like to heat up.
All year round, we create new plants from seeds and from cuttings. We also compost all our garden waste, turning and sieving it and using it to condition our beds. In the warmer months, it’s mostly propagating, weeding, harvesting and selling plants which keeps us busy. In the colder months, we prepare planting plans, clean down the greenhouses, prune trees and bushes, mend paths and write interesting signage for our visitors.
We also make jams, pickles, pestos and cordials and quite a lot of other great food for music gigs and events. So we always need new cooks and people to help at events. At Christmas time, making Christmas wreaths is a big thing for us too!
Register your interest in becoming a BPCG Volunteer using this form. You will be invited to book for an induction as soon as spaces are available.
If you have any questions about volunteering email us on volunteer@brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk.
We are particularly interested in volunteers to help with:
- cooking and making food produce for our shop
- DIY and repairs in the garden
- selling plants and produce in the shop
Get in touch with us if you are interested, on volunteer@brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk
Register your interest in becoming a BPCG Volunteer using this form. You will be invited to book for an induction as soon as spaces are available.
Film about Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses by OpenWindowsFilmsLondon (Jon Fitzgerald)
Film by Asya Robins about volunteering at BPCG
Film about our Edible Garden by Theo Wallis