Our Journey So Far

Our Journey So Far

This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone—The Patchworking Garden Project turns 10!✨ From a humble idea to a thriving community, our garden has grown into a cherished safe space for so many. As we mark this special anniversary, let’s take a look back at how it...
Finding Calm Through the Lens

Finding Calm Through the Lens

Photography Workshops at the garden with Sam Ivin Hi, my name’s Sam Ivin, I’m a portrait photographer interested in people and social issues. I often run art and photography workshops when I’m making artwork with communities. It enables me to get to know the group of...
Dave Ford Tree Care: Our Hedge Heroes!

Dave Ford Tree Care: Our Hedge Heroes!

At The Patchworking Garden Project, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, peaceful, and inviting space for our volunteers. But when our 100-metre laurel hedge began growing out of control, we knew we needed help! We reached out on social media asking for “gardening...
Getting ready to celebrate

Getting ready to celebrate

Amazingly our magical Patchworking Garden Project will have its 10th birthday in 2025! When our founder Carmel first walked round Dorking looking for a space to start a garden, I don’t think even she could imagine what we have become. With vision, commitment and a lot...
World Therapeutic Horticulture Day

World Therapeutic Horticulture Day

Saturday 18th May is World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, a global celebration of the many health benefits of therapeutic horticulture and connecting with nature, as well as their positive impacts on the environment. This global event was created by Trellis, a...