Open Garden Squares Weekend: what's on?

This garden was a part of Fulham Palace's grounds until 1935, when it was given to the church for a new vicarage. It is home to some beautiful mature trees including a magnolia, dark-leafed maple and a Cotinus (also known as Smoketree), and the house is covered in wisteria.

Diane Mulholland is the garden's poet in residence for Open Garden Squares 2016

Open Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 2-5pm 

This community food-growing space was set up by residents of the Golden Lane Estate, and they now produce fruit, vegetables, salad crops and flowers in 40 one-tonne bags on the site of the former nursery playground. There's also a communal herb garden, grapevine and a small wildlife garden.

Open Saturday, 10.30am-4.30pm

Tucked away on the rooftop of this homelessness charity HQ is a secret allotment growing organic fruit and veg with a 'forest garden' of vertical beds. Much of the food produced goes straight into meals for rough sleepers that use the centre.

Open Saturday 12-4pm

A non-profit art gallery and bookshop which supports and promotes contemporary culture from the Arab world. Their sustainable guerilla garden was built around permaculture principles. It is now one year old and has been left to establish itself. 

Artist Corinne Silva will be discussing her new book Garden State with Middle Eastern plant expert Sabina Knees at a free public event from 2pm on Saturday June 18. Book here

Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm

You can't miss the entrance to this nature reserve - a bold steel gate designed by schoolchildren and local blacksmiths. The small plot has been maintained by a team of volunteers since 2004. The planting focuses on native trees and shrubs and includes a wildlife pond, boggy pond, beehive and growing plots for local residents.

Open Saturday 10am-4pm

A previously derelict site, this organic and sustainable garden is now a thriving green space with plots, small woodland, beehive, pond and a neat custom made watering system that collects rainwater and distributes across the garden.

A traditional summer fete will take place on Saturday with music, games, stalls, home baked treats and a plant sale.

Open Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm

This one-acre farm is part of Phoenix School, providing a learning resource for the students and members of the local community. It comprises of glasshouses, polytunnels and beds full of fruit, vegetables and medicinal herbs. Wildlife living in the garden includes rabbits, bees and chickens. 

Open Saturday 10am-4pm

This leafy rooftop garden opened in 2015 on the fourth floor of the Ham Yard Hotel so this is the perfect chance to see just how well the wild meadow flowers, vegetables and herbs have settled into their raised beds. Recline in the lounge area, admire the two ancient olive trees that overlook the garden and enjoy views of the London skyline.

Open Saturday, 10am-3pm and Sunday 10am-5pm 

This medieval church is dedicated to the patron saint of Norway, and is the resting place of seventeenth-century diarist Samuel Pepys. The garden was recently replanted to honour 16th century botanist William Turner, who is buried in the churchyard. 

Open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm 

The burial ground at this Quaker meeting house has the feel of a semi-wild garden. It features a wide variety of trees, including a large Atlantic cedar that's over 170 years old. Plus you might spot 'George' the resident fox, named after the founder fo the Quaker movement.

John Canfield is the garden's poet in residence for Open Garden Squares 2016.

Open Saturday, 11am-5pm