Our volunteering sessions run each Friday 11am-1pm.

Advance sign-up is essential to attend.

Bookings for spaces go live every Thursday at 9am.

FAQs

  • When can I visit the garden?

    Join us every Friday from 11am–1pm for our volunteering sessions. Please arrive at 11am so we can begin tasks together without repeating information.

    In 2025, we will also be open to the public one Saturday each month for more details on these events see our calendar.

  • Do I need to sign up in advance?

    Advance sign-up is now essential to attend all of our volunteering sessions.

    Bookings go live for the Friday volunteer sessions - every Thursday at 9am - via our store.

  • What happens at a volunteering session?

    We collectively grow and learn to care for vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and the garden space. During different seasons activities may include cooking, harvesting, preserving or crafting.

    You’re also welcome to just browse our library, make a cup of herbal tea and rest in the garden.

  • Who can volunteer? What happens to harvests?

    Anyone! Bring your children and invite your elders to join us.

    If you have volunteered your time, you may take home whatever is available - we only ask you take what you’ll use. Also we love when you share recipes with us from your harvests! (Just saying.. :))

  • What should I bring?

    Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (long sleeves, trousers, waterproof jacket, comfy boots). You can also bringing green or brown waste to contribute to our compost heap!

    Bring a ziplock bag or tupperwear to carry the harvest home. Tools and gloves are provided.

  • How accessible is the garden?

    The garden has woodchipped paths and a slope which may pose challenges. Contact us to discuss how we can support you to visit. An indoor, wheelchair-accessible toilet is available.

  • Where is the garden?

    Location

    Earth Tenders at The Dulwich Vegetable Garden, behind Rosebery Lodge in Dulwich Park, London SE21 7EX

  • How do I get to the garden?

    Bus stops: P4, P13, 176, 185, 197 - are all within 5 mins walking distance

    Stations: West Dulwich (Southeastern) is 15 minutes walk away. Forest Hill (Overground) is 20 minutes walk away.

  • Do you host corporate volunteer days or offsite days for groups?

    Yes, we can coordinate volunteer days for corporate groups, please contact us to discuss this further.