Gardening Therapy

Originally designed in response to the continuing ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, our free social and therapeutic horticulture programme, Growing to Grow, is fighting the isolation and emotional difficulties of local people with weekly gardening sessions.

Free sessions invite locals to improve wellbeing with gently-paced gardening activities, combat isolation by connecting with a community of local people with shared challenges and value, and develop and practice new skills in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our Gardening Therapy sessions are ideal for anyone experiencing isolation, anxiety, mild to moderate depression, or other similar challenges, but no specific diagnoses or referrals are needed. Adults of any ability are welcome, and will join a small cohort under the care of our experienced horticulturalist Tracy, who will guide the group through gardening tasks across our garden, allotment, and plant centre. Sessions run mornings or afternoons for 2 hours each, on a weekday, for 8 weeks. Participants are expected to attend every session.

If you or someone you know is interested in taking part, please complete the form below to be put in touch with Tracy and begin an induction.

There is “…increasing evidence that exposure to plants & green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental and physical health” - Royal College of Physicians

Express an interest for yourself or someone you know

Please complete this form to allow us to check your eligibility, and get in touch with more details on the next start date.

Name of Participant

First Name

Last Name

Date of birth

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Address

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Your current borough of residence

This programme is only available to Southwark and Lambeth residents. If you are not sure which borough you are in you can check here: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Phone number

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Email address

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Emergency contact name and telephone number

Main reason for referral/self-referral including any medical diagnosis if relevant

Do you/does the individual you are referring have any other health problems we should be aware of eg insulin dependent diabetes epilepsy heart condition back pain etc?

Do you/does the individual you are referring have a history of violence/aggression, drug/alcohol abuse, and/or self-harm? (Please include a risk assessment if one is in place by emailing tracy@walworthgarden.org.uk with your/the individuals name)

Please tick to confirm that you/the individual you are referring consents to Walworth Garden processing your/their personal data

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If making a referral: Referrer name, position, and organisation

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Please tick to confirm that you/the individual you are referring will not attend any sessions if you/they are feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19

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Where/how did you hear about Growing to Grow?