Volunteer Gardening Group - Phoenix Farm

Started in 2007, the farm provides a learning resource for local schools, local community groups and offers volunteering opportunities for local residents. Comprising of glasshouses, polytunnels and a series of beds, fruit and vegetables of all description are produced together with medicinal herbs, plants to attract wildlife, and edible flowers. The site is also home to rabbits, bees and chickens as well as a wildlife pond.

The acre of space in the centre of the White City Estate provides opportunities for local residents to do some hands on gardening and very successfully –the farm continues to win awards each year, including ‘Outstanding’ in the RHS London in Bloom competition and in 2017 a show garden created for the Hampton Court Flower Show won a Gold Medal.

In addition to over 40 varieties of vegetable and herbs there is a community orchard, soft fruits and wildlife area. The Farm is used by pupils from local schools for lessons across the curriculum and some classes have dedicated beds. The project also acts as a hub for other local primary schools that visit on a weekly basis.

We offer weekly staff supported volunteer sessions on Tuesday and Friday mornings and Thursday lunchtime from March to December. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this expression of interest form or email [email protected]. We will get in touch with you with more information and to invite you to an introduction session.