The Jetty

05/04/2022

We’ll be closing this account soon. To stay up to date on Jetty news, make sure to follow The Peninsulist. The Jetty will remain open for community events and volunteer gardening, so do check in with us over on The Peninsulist.

31/01/2021

Do your plants need a change of scenery? Dormant shrubs and trees can be taken from one bed and tucked into another with little trauma if you stick to a few rules

Shrubs and trees are dormant, so ease them out of bed and tuck them up tight in the perfect place

27/01/2021

Here are some facts, because why not...
1. Cacti life cycle can last is from 15 to 300 years, depending on the species
2. One of the largest species can get 66 feet (20m) high and weigh up to 4800 pounds (2177kg)
3. You can safely drink water from the cactus, although it's much denser than tap water

25/01/2021

Are your plants always dying on you? With many of us spending more time at home than ever before houseplants have reached a new peak of popularity! BUT, keeping them thriving is a different story. Join us and this Saturday for a workshop on keeping plants (alive!).

Saturday, 30th January 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This workshop is ‘pay what you can’ however there is a suggested donation is £5. Please follow the link to register.

Keeping Houseplants (Alive!) Saturday 30th January As many of us now spend more time at home than ever before, house plants have reached a new peak of popularity! This workshop will teach you the basics of how to care for your indoor plants to make sure they are happy and thriving. You will learn ho...

22/01/2021

We 💚 these 7 changes to make your environment (whether that's an urban balcony, kitchen herb garden or country escape) a little bit greener.

Be a more sustainable and efficient gardener this year

21/01/2021

Homeowners will stand in digital versions of their uninspiring plots, where an extraordinary transformation will take place, revealing spaces that fundamentally improve the way people live.

The series will showcase extraordinary garden transformations using cutting-edge technology.

20/01/2021

Avoid lugging bags of soil from the garden centre and opt for a life. here's everything you need to know... 🌱

Indoor gardeners can forget soil – some plants thrive in water alone, says James Wong

13/01/2021

Tonight join us and Urban Growth for a virtual workshop on the art of Tepache. Similar to kombucha, Tepache is great for gut health, easy to make and thirst-quenching.

TONIGHT Wed 13, 18:00 – 19:00PM.
https://buff.ly/3oBiabp

12/01/2021

Move over kombucha, Tepache is great for gut health, easy to make and thirst-quenching!

Tepache is a live-cultured sparkling drink rooted in old school Mexican fermenting traditions, which pairs tangy pineapple with spicy cinnamon and cloves. Tapache is great for gut health, easy to make and thirst-quenching! Better yet, Tapache uses the the skins of pineapples that are usually throw away making this a low-waste kitchen recipe.

In this hands-on virtual workshop, Lorraine, from South London Ferments in collaboration with Urban Growth, will show you how to make Tepache. You will learn how to combine the ingredients and how long to leave your ferment.

Wed, 13 January 2021, 18:00 – 19:00PM.

https://buff.ly/3oBiabp

11/01/2021

Greenwich Peninsula have brought back their much loved Thrive Community Wellbeing Festival. It's a great way to keep your mind and body active and nurtured in these more sedentary times.

All classes and sessions are free.

FREE community wellbeing fprogramme for Greenwich Peninsula residents

09/01/2021

Who doesn't love having a peek around someones home?! Take a look 👀 inside this Peninsula home.

Since she moved into her Upper Riverside apartment, Ena Celoiu has been fine-tuning her streamlined, serene style.

06/01/2021

Looking to keep boredom at bay? We've just added our Winter line-up of virtual events in collaboration with Urban Growth.
Follow the link to learn more.

Saturday 27th March Planting for Pollinators This hands on virtual workshop will help you get to know pollinators and inspire you to create your own wildlife haven. View more