The UP Garden

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The UP Garden award-winning upcycled community space in ,
open daily 9am-6pm (4pm DST)

contact us at www.theupgarden.org/

The UP Garden is a formerly abandoned laundry yard in an East London council estate, reclaimed by local residents and transformed into a free-to-access upcycled community space open every day, all day, for all. It is a place for inter-generational and inter-cultural socialisation, where everyone can engage with urban nature. Within its first year, it won The RHS' and the BBC's Growing Together award for community gardening, and was featured twice on The ONE Show.
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Our work isn't just limited to what we do at ...Throwback to when we got to represent at Generation Hope - we left insp...
05/09/2026

Our work isn't just limited to what we do at ...

Throwback to when we got to represent at Generation Hope - we left inspired by the panel discussions, meeting other young change-makers in sustainability & connecting with those keen to support us, like Mete Coban MBE.

We've had such fun with our Big City Bug Hunts, we're doing another!🔎 Hunt for wildlife in The UP Garden🤳🏼 Help us to id...
02/09/2026

We've had such fun with our Big City Bug Hunts, we're doing another!

🔎 Hunt for wildlife in The UP Garden
🤳🏼 Help us to identify & log it
🦋 Learn how wildlife helps plants
🌸 Find out what you can grow at home to help
🤩 Become a citizen scientist!

Light refreshments provided.

Reminder that Social Weedia is taking a well-earned break this Wednesday 2 September.Back as usual on the 9th, when we'l...
29/08/2026

Reminder that Social Weedia is taking a well-earned break this Wednesday 2 September.

Back as usual on the 9th, when we'll also be hosting the next Big City Bug Hunt. Scroll for flyers, & check back through our feed to see what we discovered in April and June!

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Throwback to last month's Mend It Loud workshop where we learned to upcycle clothing using visible mending like the gorg...
24/08/2026

Throwback to last month's Mend It Loud workshop where we learned to upcycle clothing using visible mending like the gorgeous sashiko technique. A very restful afternoon in the sun surrounded by nature & lovely company!

Keep an eye out here for more collaborations with ELWA!

Bring a cuppa & join like-minded Forest Gaters for some do-gooding & half-time biccies at our last drop-in social for th...
23/08/2026

Bring a cuppa & join like-minded Forest Gaters for some do-gooding & half-time biccies at our last drop-in social for the summer this Wednesday 26 August!

Social Weedia will take a break on 2 September, then be back as usual from the 9th along with our next Big City Bug Hunt!

If you're passing , could you *please* donate some water to our fruit/vegetable plants?Just fill up a bottle/flask befo...
26/07/2026

If you're passing , could you *please* donate some water to our fruit/vegetable plants?

Just fill up a bottle/flask before you leave home/work/cafe/etc & water the roots, not the leaves.

Ideally mornings/evenings (open 9am-6pm) but anytime will do. 🫶🏽

It was our turn to host the Forest Gate & Maryland Community Groups Forum where we all discussed upcoming plans & shared...
17/07/2026

It was our turn to host the Forest Gate & Maryland Community Groups Forum where we all discussed upcoming plans & shared contacts/advice, followed by a tour focussing on the edible plants we grow here.

If you're a community group interested in the next meeting, contact One Newham.

Join UCL at an intergenerational workshop to learn about environmental DNA & the hidden ecologies floating in the air by...
11/07/2026

Join UCL at an intergenerational workshop to learn about environmental DNA & the hidden ecologies floating in the air by creating & co-designing a micro-world artwork which captures the DNA & micro-organisms. 🌬️🍃

Booking link: https://micro-worlds-tickets-manifold.eventbrite.co.uk

Mega thanks to who offered their van & muscles to dispose of the pallet tower we were left with after our donated upcyc...
09/07/2026

Mega thanks to who offered their van & muscles to dispose of the pallet tower we were left with after our donated upcycled sofa finally gave up the ghost, meaning we didn't have to dip into our precious reserves!

Extra kudos for doing it on a hot day!

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We're back open!Thanks as always to our brilliant volunteers who dismantled & removed the vandalised pallet sofa, then t...
07/07/2026

We're back open!

Thanks as always to our brilliant volunteers who dismantled & removed the vandalised pallet sofa, then tidied up the area so it's safe & welcoming to all.

If you have basic gardening/DIY skills & would like to help your community, pop in to Social Weedia!

Address

Eric Close Laundry Yard
London
E70AY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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