Community Horticultural Learning Programme
Join us on the community allotment to learn gardening, carpentry, and DIY.
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
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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 1pm to 3pm.
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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.
Please dress for the outdoors. Tools and materials are provided. Booking essential.
When: Third Tuesday of the month, 1pm to 4pm.
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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.
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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.
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Community Garden Connections
If you run or are part of a growing project, community garden or local green initiative then get in touch to find out about upcoming networking events and plant give-aways.
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.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.