Barnes Community Gardeners did their first gardening project at Vine Road Park in spring 2022. In their first year, over a thousand volunteer hours have been spent on community projects in Barnes and lots of fun has been had by all.
Both physical and mental health are improved by the companionship of growing together outdoors and the benefits of working with and in nature are well documented.

Our volunteers focus on elderly and vulnerable individuals who need help or wish to do more gardening. BCG has been working on projects at Walsingham Lodge, Essex House, Barnes Green Centre and at several Housing Association sites. We also help with private gardens for elderly FISH clients, and assist with the general maintenance at Vine Road Park as well as introducing new initiatives such as last year’s Bee Fair.

We are very lucky to have so many green spaces in Barnes. Looking after them and each other we can really make a difference to our wonderful local community.

We are always happy to welcome new volunteers whether keen gardeners or complete beginners. If you would like to get involved in any aspect of our work then please do email Susie. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers. Follow us on Instagram, we are Barnes Community Gardeners.

Many thanks to our hosts Barnes Common and supporters FiSH Neighborhood Care and the Barnes Community Association.