This horticultural city farm is a valuable resource for environmental education, both in schools and for the long-term unemployed to whom it offers horticultural and ecological training. Trainees have carried out habitat creation in several parks and schools in the area. It also offers horticultural therapy for people with learning difficulties and mental health problems.The site is owned by the council and managed by a social enterprise.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Walworth Garden Farm
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Borough Grade II
Access: Access at limited times
Area: 0.17 ha
Description
Wildlife
This small, well-tendered horticultural city farm has non-native shrubs and herbaceous species, along with three mini biodiverse green roofs on out-building roofs, amenity grassland, an orchard, and a nature area containing a 2m x 2m pond, native trees and shrubs. A laid, hawthorn hedgerow and three dry-stone limestone walls are notable features and valuable to invertebrates.Facilities
Education; training; toilets; community garden; social & therapeutic horticulture; garden shop
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