Supporting community horticulture
in Waltham Forest
Forest Flora showcases horticultural events and volunteering opportunities across the London Borough of Waltham Forest
Up The Garden Path
At this time of unprecedented restriction, never has it been more important to be in contact with nature, to enjoy being outdoors and take regular exercise. From this coming weekend — 30th May 2020 — Forest Flora leads you “Up The Garden Path” to enjoy gardens cared for by our community across Waltham Forest. We ask that you please observe the latest Government Guidelines on Social distancing and respect for others' safety.
Open Gardens
Volunteer
Help transform Waltham Forest by volunteering your time and skills. Find horticultural volunteering opportunities across the borough.
Find Volunteers?
If your community project is in Waltham Forest and needs help, you can list details on Forest Flora for free.
What's on
Forest Flora showcases horticultural locations and events across the borough of Waltham Forest. Many events are free and open to everyone.
Event Coordinators
Do you know of a horticultural event in Waltham Forest? Get in touch and we will list it for free.
Sunflower Competition!
Dig for victory!
Kitchener Road, Walthamstow
We Bloom
A virtual community garden created in conjunction with Magic Me and local residents of Leyton.
We Bloom, Leyton
Saturday 11th July 2020
3:00p.m.—5:00p.m.
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Journal
The Forest Flora Journal shines a light on the Horticultural heroes of Waltham Forest and beyond
22nd Jun 20
Waltham Forest Heroes of Horticulture: Celia James
Forest Flora has a socially distant chat with Celia James who leads band of volunteers that keep Richmond Road Pocket Park looking show garden worthy.
23rd May 20
Pollinators' Forum
Concluding our celebration of World Bee Day, Mark Cummings from Forest Flora pays homage to many of our other pollinators.
21st May 20
The (Bushwood) Bees Knees
In out third article inspired by World Bee DayWaltham Forest Bee Keeper Salma Attan explains her reasons for taking up beekeeping.
Sponsors
With the help of our sponsors, Forest Flora is helping communities across Waltham Forest come together to regenerate their under-utilised areas into green, social spaces. You can be part of this transformation by sponsoring projects, either through funding or supplying materials. Please contact us to find out more.
