It's a Wrap! Open Gardens & Pick, Cook, Share cooking workshop Saturday 6 June 2026

Let's talk about the weather...

What an extraordinary day of weather we experienced on our open day! Rain and wind moved in to lash at participants, volunteers and gazebos alike. However, that did not seem to put anyone off. We had a steady stream of visitors coming to view the garden, buy plants and delicious home-made cakes and to take part in our special Pick, Cook, Share workshop, supported by Paint the Change and The National Lottery Community Fund as part of their Cleaner & Greener East London initiative. We're thrilled to announce that we raised a much bigger amount than ever before for the wonderful Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. We call that a success, whatever the weather. A huge thank you to all who joined us.

Putting up our Open Gardens Festival Flag

Cheeky sign in a flower bed

Children and parents/carers enjoying our Pick, Cook, Share workshop, supported by Paint the Change and The National Lottery Community Fund under their Cleaner and Greener East London initiative

Participants enjoying the shelter of our outdoor classroom on a wet and windy day

Head Gardener at the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, Jason, joins Patrick, our project co-lead, for tea and cake

Look at the delicious flatbreads topped off with herb butter seasoned with herbs that participants picked in the community garden. Our assistant coordinators, Ruth and Sykora, guiding the way...

Once again, huge thanks for all the support from our local community, Christ Church School, Robert Owen Nursery, our funding partners, G&B Community Hospice and wider. We hope you had a ball!