COMMUNITY GARDENS
Why do we need community gardens?
Sustainable Merton manages a range of volunteer-led community gardens, providing local people with opportunities to engage in gardening, grow their own food, reconnect with nature and learn about sustainability.
These green spaces not only offer valuable hands-on experiences but also play a vital role in protecting local biodiversity, improving air quality, reducing the risk of localised flooding, lowering temperatures, aiding in carbon sequestration, and improving health and well being.
Getting involved
From helping with general maintenance and attending events to corporate volunteering days and sponsorships, there are lots of ways to get involved and support our climate-friendly growing and gardening projects.
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OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS
VOLUNTEERING
Join our team of community gardening volunteers and help grow a greener Merton. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, we’d love your support across our varied community-led gardening projects. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CORPORATE SUPPORT
Volunteering
Corporate volunteer groups can get involved in a variety of tasks focused on gardening and enhancing garden infrastructure. These activities* range from weeding and mulching, restoring garden furniture, planting sessions, pruning hedges, repairing fences and much more! (*Activities are site-specific).
No prior experience is required—guidance will be provided on the day, making it easy for anyone to participate. A good level of physical fitness is recommended, as tasks may involve bending, kneeling, or light lifting. However, if this is a concern, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure everyone can get involved. Gardening knowledge is always appreciated, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are all that's needed!
Sponsorship
We welcome local, community and sustainability-minded businesses to sponsor one or more of our community gardens and help us grow fresh food, green spaces, and community connections in Merton.
Your business can help make these spaces thrive, and in return, we’ll proudly recognise your support at the garden site and in our communications. It’s a great way to show your customers that you care about the local area, sustainability, and community wellbeing.
In-kind support
In-kind donations are a great way to give back. Just like GreenLight, who designed and built a beautiful educational shelter at Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens, your business can contribute tools, time, or expertise to make a real difference to community climate action in the borough.
For more information about corporate volunteering, sponsorship and/or in-kind donations, please get in touch with us at growingspaces@sustainablemerton.org.
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USEful links
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Capital Growth Training - Learn about urban food growing and running community gardens with our hands-on sessions in gardens across London