A project for Lewisham-borough-based 18–25-year-olds wanting to commune with the natural world. We work with the plants, soil, humans, and non-humans around us to find community and wellbeing in the city. We cover things like plant propagation, food growing, ceramics, land art, cyanotypes, music-making, foraging, soil ecology, flower arranging, natural dye and ink-making, and cooking – all co-designed amongst the group. We also do offsite trips and collaborate with cultural institutions and local organisations.
Based at our beautiful De Frene and Wynell Road gardens, we offer a 2-hour afternoon session and a 2-hour evening session. We meet with all prospective members for a short 1:1 introduction before they commit to joining a session. m.u.d members can stay with us until their schedules change (or they reach the age of 26). We are gardeners and makers of all levels, so, join us!