The Green Patch

26/05/2026

Due to the high temperatures expected this afternoon, we will be closing to volunteers and visitors after lunch today at 1:00 pm.

13/05/2026

This Saturday, alongside our plant sale, we'll be opening our gates for anyone who'd like to come and see what we do! 🌱

Our volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer any of your questions and share more about our work.

Pop by between 10am and 1pm to pick up some plants and have a look around. we'd love to see you!

01/05/2026

🌱 Just two weeks to go until our Plant Sale!

Join us on Saturday 16th May, 10am–1pm for a fantastic selection of organically grown vegetable seedlings and culinary herbs — perfect for your garden this May.

We’ll have over 35 varieties of tomatoes available, so whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, there’s a tomato for everyone.

Come along and support your local community garden.

📍 Find us on the corner of Valley Walk & Margaret Rd, Kettering (NN16 0LU)

27/04/2026

A reminder that we are closed tomorrow and Thursday this week to volunteers and visitors for site maintenance and training. We will be open as usual from next week.

20/04/2026

Save the date! Our annual plant sale will be taking place on Saturday the 16th May from 10am to 1pm. We will have beans, courgettes, squash, aubergines, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and lots more vegetable and herb seedlings along with a great variety of tomatoes to kick off your spring gardening!

Come down and buy some organically grown vegetable seedlings and culinary herbs and support your local community garden.

Saturday, 16th May
10am -1pm
Find us on the corner of Valley Walk and Margaret Rd Kettering.
NN16 0LU

09/04/2026

Don't forget we have the Xplorer team joining us today at the Green Patch, starting from 1pm to 3pm. Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge that is both educational and fun. It's also completely free!

Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with the kids this week? Join us at the Green Patch on Thursday, April 9th, from 1 PM to 3 PM! North Northamptonshire Active Communities Xplorer is a family-friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun. Best of all there's no need to book and it's completely free!

07/04/2026

Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with the kids this week? Join us at the Green Patch on Thursday, April 9th, from 1 PM to 3 PM! North Northamptonshire Active Communities Xplorer is a family-friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun. Best of all there's no need to book and it's completely free!

07/04/2026

Come along to the Green Patch this Saturday and join the Rotary Club of Kettering Huxloe's litter pick of the surrounding area from 10.30am to 11.30am. Equipment is provided and everyone is welcome.

29/03/2026

Save the date for The Margaret Road Allotment's Seedy Sunday!

Our neighbours at the Margaret Road allotments are hosting a seed swap event on Sunday, April 12th, from 10:00 am to 11:45 am. In addition to seeds, there will be plants, gardening items, and delicious cakes available for purchase. All proceeds will go to charity.

24/02/2026

Pots Galore!
We have an abundance of pots in various sizes looking for a home. If you're eager to kickstart your growing season, feel free to stop by! We're giving them away for free at our gate today and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.