Maryon Park Community Garden has consistently supported this website over the years by letting us know about their events. We’re delighted to hear that this Saturday they are having their first open day since the coronavirus lockdowns.
It’s well worth a visit to take a look at one of Charlton’s best-kept secrets. It’s been a long time, but they’re back…
Good to Grow Day is a national event for edible gardens to mark the new growing season by opening their doors to the local community encouraging people to visit their local Community Garden.
Maryon Park Community Garden is taking part in Good to Grow and have a ‘Drop-in Open Day’ on Saturday 22nd April from 10am to 4pm.
The Community Garden provides organic growing plots for local people, a Forest School for primary schools and volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate groups.
On Saturday visitors can learn more about the Community Garden, enjoy tours and talks about the plots, orchard, wildflower bank, Forest School and the historic Maryon Park, location of the Sixties film Blow-Up.
There will be refreshments, children’s activities, and plant and craft stalls. Visitors can see the community garden and forest school or join the waiting list for a plot.
There will be a free ‘family forest school’ event from noon to 1pm, led by qualified Forest School Leader Chevonne Campbell.
Maryon Park Community Garden is on the south side of Maryon Park, near the main gates in Maryon Road. Look out for the bunting.
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