Help permablitz Northwick Park Community Garden on Sunday May 12th

From Northwick Park Community Garden

Sunday 12th May! That’s the date of our first #permablitz we can now confirm. Are you free that day? If you are then come along and help us start to establish our new Community Garden. The day runs from 10am - 5pm and includes mini workshops run by our permaculture gardening expert Susannah Hall.

We will be planting the first batch of fruit trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers. No previous gardening knowledge is required, you will be shown what to do in a friendly environment where all level of input will be appreciated. We will provide refreshments throughout the day including lunch. 

This is an event for the whole family, so children and dogs (who may need to go on lead for short periods of time for their own safety) are very much welcome. All equipment will be provided, but if you are able to bring along gardening tools you are comfortable with to use on the day then please do so. 

The park is easily accessible from Northwick Park or South Kenton Tube Stations, and there is free parking available in the park. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - so that we know numbers for catering etc - please email us at northwickparkcommunitygarden@gmail.com

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(Wild flower meadow)

Planting started in Chalkhill Park as it nears completion

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The park notice board is now in place and some park seats have been installed. Although there is great excitement about the park some people are worried about it being treated properly by residents and fear for  the survival of young saplings. Obviously the local community has  a vital role to play in ensuring that the park is respected. In the longer term a proper maintenance plan by the Parks Department or out-sourced gardeners, will be essential.