Community Horticultural Learning Programme

Join us on the community allotment to learn gardening, carpentry, and DIY.

Carrots fresh out of the first

Join us to explore Kew's collections and scientific work through hands-on gardening and creative workshops.

Based at Lion Gate, our community allotment is an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all abilities. 

All Community Horticultural Learning events are open to groups and individuals who are members the Community Access Scheme (CAS) at Kew Gardens, and those who might otherwise face physical, sensory, psychological, or social barriers to visiting Kew.

All sessions are free and entry to the Gardens is included. Booking is essential as places are limited. 

Workshops and events

  • Planting a succulent in the community allotment

    Monthly Gardening Workshops

    Join us at the community allotment to participate in a socially distanced, hands-on gardening workshop for all abilities. Please dress appropriately for gardening. Tools and materials are provided.  Booking essential. 

    When: First Sunday of every month, 12pm to 1pm or 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

  • A woman drilling in the community allotment

    Tool Shed

    Hone your DIY skills and build your confidence at our monthly carpentry workshops for all abilities. These sessions focus on mental health recovery and wellbeing.

    Sessions are socially distanced. Please bring a face mask and dress for the outdoors. Tools and materials are provided. Booking essential. 

    When: Third Tuesday of the month, 1pm to 4pm. 

  • Community allotment

    Discover Horticulture

    Join us for an introduction to gardening with practical workshops and bespoke tours of the Gardens. Over four days you will have the opportunity to learn about Kew’s history, diverse collections, and scientific work. 

  • A volunteer mowing in the community allotment

    Plot Take-over

    Community groups who have completed the Discover Horticulture course will have the opportunity to tend the community allotment for the growing season. These sessions are for organisations and charities that work with refugees, asylum seekers, people in crisis and those struggling with homelessness.  

  • Loads of pairs of hands holding little green seedlings in soil

    Community Garden Connections

    If you run or are part of a growing project, community garden or local green initiative then join us for this informative and supportive bi-annual networking event.   

Get in touch to book

For more information and to book one of our programmes please email us communityhorticulture@kew.org

If you're interested in attending our events and programmes, but are not currently a member of the Community Access Scheme at Kew Gardens, please get in touch.

  • Heritage Lottery Fund logo

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.