We work in hostel grounds, public parks and on our own allotment, developing gardening skills, growing organic vegetables and carrying out hard landscaping and building projects. We have many types of garden, so everyone can take part and find something enjoyable to do - whatever their abilities or physical difficulties. We provide lunch and travel expenses. We currently operate in Lambeth, Southwark, Haringey and Westminster but are always keen to hear about new opportunities.
Skills and training
The main emphasis is to support our clients to gain skills, qualifications, paid and voluntary work.
Therapeutic gardening
Garden trainer Robert, who is funded by Ecominds, has worked with 75 clients across our mental health projects.
Business
Putting Down Roots supplies fruit and vegetables from the allotment, for example, to The Table Cafe in Southwark. PDR is also contracted to provide maintenance for Melior Street community gardens, and keen for similar contracts (renovation, maintenance, development).
Although the project would like to attract more paying clients/ contracts, PDR wishes to keep the strong emphasis on its work with clients, especially in the area of therapeutic gardening. .
Awards
Pictures and Community Activity
Read more: Putting Down Roots October 2011
If you are interested in joining Putting Down Roots, please contact Martin Calderwood on 07714 699 616, or ask your keyworker to complete the PDR Keyworker Referral form and return it to martinc2@mungos.org if you do not have a keyworker, complete a Putting Down Roots Self Referral form.
Currently we can only take referrals from St Mungo's clients. To register your interest for a referral in the future email martinc2@mungos.org