What we do
Nurturing people and places, naturally
Many of us reached adulthood without knowing how to grow food. We want to close that gap, so come and learn with us.
Growing
Fruit, veg, herbs and flowers
We try our hand at growing everything, and we learn by doing: starting from seed, dividing roots, and trying what grows from a cutting (and what doesn't).
- No-dig gardening: build rich, living soil from the top down. It's simpler and kinder to the ecosystem.
- Sharing knowledge: a social sowing circle, encouraging globalised majority to bring seeds from across the world too, so we can try growing them in the changing climate in London, and more!
- Custom soil mixes for drought-tolerant plants, herbs and roses. We make them up so you don't have to store sacks in a London-sized garden.
Making
Carpentry, sewing and crafts
We're not just a gardening club. Learning to make and mend is part of the same way of life, and it saves money as well as saving things from landfill.
- Wild carpentry with a local carpenter: planters, benches and things the garden needs.
- Sustainable sewing: mending, reusing fabric and botanical embroidery.
- Reuse and repurpose: for example turning broken sensory beads into jewellery.
Children and families
Where curiosity takes root
Children are the heart of why we carry on, and why the Natural Gardeners Club began. Our sessions are about getting stuck in, asking questions and discovering where food comes from. Groups are tailored to different ages.
Nature's Playground runs sessions at the garden, with sowing, sharing the harvest, and arts and crafts. Questions? Send us a message.
Harvest Share Network
Got surplus fruit and veg?
Apples falling to the ground? Courgettes growing faster than you can eat them? We collect surplus produce from the 30+ allotment sites across Waltham Forest and take it to food banks, community centres and families who struggle to afford fresh food.
- Leave your surplus in a box and we arrange a weekly collection.
- Harvest Share Heroes meet us at their allotment gate once a week.
- Already linked to a food bank? Help us weigh what's saved from the compost heap.
And more
Looking after people and plants
The Plant Doctor
Houseplant looking sad? With our custom soil mixes we nurse plants back to health.
Seniors' gardens
We visit older members of the community who can no longer manage their gardens, tidy up, and add colour and fragrant herbs.
Consultation
Need help with your garden? We'll help you find the right plants for you.
Wellbeing walks
Walks around Waltham Forest, including shorter routes for anyone who finds long walks hard, plus trips to botanical gardens.
Money management
Running a club teaches cash flow. Children and adults learn about budgeting and avoiding debt through the cycles of the garden.
Digital support
Free one-to-one help getting online safely in Walthamstow and Chingford. Find out more.
The best way to get a feel for what we're about is to drop by, have a chat, and join if you like what you see.
Membership is completely free. Get in touch.