Building a Community Orchard: Soil Regeneration!
Healthy soil is the foundation of a flourishing orchard. In this session, we’ll explore techniques like mulching and planting functional plants that help improve soil health, regenerate the land, and promote biodiversity. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as we work together to build a living, nutrient-rich base for our future fruit harvests.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to your community and a sustainable future.
📍 Entrance next to 1 Southview Road, BR1 5RD
Information
- Enter through the black gate next to 1 Southview Road, BR1 5RD - look for the Grow Lewisham community garden sign!
- There is an onsite compost toilet
- Refreshments provided
- Kids are very welcome but must be supervised
Access and transport
- We are close to bus routes 136, 181, 208, 320, and 336, and are a 14 minute walk from Beckenham Hill Station and 18 minute walk from Bellingham Station
- You can also travel by bicycle or Lime bike
- There is free parking on Southview Road, Oldstead Road and other surrounding streets
- If you have specific access requirements or if there’s anything we can do to better support you and your group, contact growlewishamnetwork@gmail.com
About Grow Lewisham
Grow Lewisham is a collective of local residents responding to the climate crisis and its impact on food security. We’re working to improve access to land, share knowledge and resources, and support community resilience through growing food together.
About Oldstead Community Orchard
Grow Lewisham is transforming a neglected corner of the Oldstead Road Allotments into Oldstead Community Orchard – a new shared green space for everyone to enjoy. Using an environmentally conscious permaculture approach, the orchard will provide organic fruit, support biodiversity, and serve as a space for connection, learning, and community contribution.
Image credit: Liz West (Muffet) via Flickr
