Donate Now

NEWS FROM THE GARDEN

Getting ready to celebrate

Getting ready to celebrate

Jul 19, 2024

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

May 16, 2024

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...
My Patchworking Journey

My Patchworking Journey

Mar 12, 2024

I started my time with the Patchworking Garden in 2018. I attended the Thursday morning group, which started at 10AM and finished at 1PM. Back then the three hours spent at Patchwork each week was the longest time I would spend outside my flat. I enjoyed the Thursday...
A weekend of music

A weekend of music

Mar 3, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that the Patchworking Garden Project has been chosen as the exclusive charity partner for Dorking’s Westival, a vibrant charity music weekend taking place in Dorking’s historic West Street. Westival has raised over £54,000 for...
Annabel’s Story

Annabel’s Story

Feb 19, 2024

From The Patchworking Garden Project (2016-2021) After a tentative start, not knowing who were support volunteers and who were supported volunteers, I gradually got to know people. It’s as little or as much as you like to do at the garden: You can sit and enjoy the...