Projects

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Projects

From wildflower meadows to wildlife ponds - every project is community - led and volunteer powered. Here's what we're working on now, and what's coming next.

Upcoming projects

Ongoing projects

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July 5th 2026

National Garden Scheme Open Garden

The estate has been selected for the National Garden Open scheme. Come join us for a walk and some Elderflower cordial and sandwiches.

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July 12th 2026

Rockingham Allotment 2 Pond

Pond in Rockingham Allotment will be restructured with help from Froglife

July 12th 2026

Rockingham Fest

Annual communiry celebration. Live music, food, guided tours and activities for all ages. Follow @elephantgardener for more detailsVenue - Rockingham Estate

Summer 2026

Newington Gardens

Construction begins on the fully funded park transformation. Southwark council is looking for community support to plant out the garden. Lots of community and Corporate involvement needed. Please reach out.

Council outline

Summer 2026

Tarn St paving - Yellow Brick Road

We need some corporate teams to donate some time to help pave the pathway in the reclaimed Tarn St Garden. Construction materials and paint donations would also be appreciated. Please reach out if you can support this project

TBC - 2026

Green roof project

Greening the garage block rooves Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

TBC -2026

Vinyard

Adding more grape vines. Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

TBC -2026

Autumn/Winter

Bulb planting

We will need to get ready for Spring of 2027 so will need to start planting. Please reach out if you have spare bulbs or want to support us in this.

TBC -2026

Scented hedgerow for pollinators

Planting a blooming pollenating hedgerow on Harper Rd Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

2027

Honey harvesting and hive maintenance

The bees will be ready to share some honey with us and their home will need a clean. Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

TBC

Hugelkultur

Building raised beds from decomposing wood and organic materials to improve the soil fertility, water retention and plant growth.Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

TBC

Adopt a raised planter

Help us fill our unloved raised planters with flowering plants. Please reach out if you have any resourcing or funding to support this

Monthly

Community Working days

Regular planting, maintenance and habitat work. open to all people wanting to volunteer. Follow @elephantgardener for details or email elephant gardener directly. Venue - Rockingham Estate

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