Community gardening just a click away
9 June 2011
The RHS has launched the first-ever, easy-to-use web page for people looking to get involved in community gardening activities.
The web page features a map showing volunteering opportunities around the country. Nearly 15,000 groups and schools involved in RHS Britain in Bloom, It’s Your Neighbourhood and RHS Campaign for School Gardening are included - all of which are always looking for volunteers. The map also enables individuals to directly email whichever group they would like more information from if they wish to volunteer.
Says Stephanie Eynon, RHS Community Horticulture Manager. “We receive many requests from members of the public and our own members looking to use their gardening and other skills to benefit their community. This site will help them, and anyone else, find RHS community gardening groups close to their homes where they can get involved.”
She adds: “This is, I believe, the first-ever electronic gardening volunteering service in the world. Gardening is continuing to grow in popularity and we have noticed a significant increase in interest in both the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign and the RHS Campaign for School Gardening."