We have several community gardens and volunteering opportunities for our Portsmouth Homes tenants in and around the city. Scroll down to find out about each one and how to get involved.

Greenhouse at Arthur Dann Court

Location: Arthur Dann Court, Cosham, PO6 3HW

Become a volunteer and help us make use of the greenhouse at Arthur Dann Court in Cosham. You can help us grow a variety of produce for the benefit of local residents. No experience required – we have staff and residents ready to show you the ropes.

Interested? Contact Matt, our head gardener:

Weeding in Buckland and Portsea

Join our Community Gardener, Matt, and local residents for an hour or two of light weeding, fresh air, and friendly conversation. No experience needed – just turn up and help make the neighbourhood look great. We currently run these sessions in Buckland and Portsea, but get in touch if you want us to do something in your area.

Buckland

You can meet us at the car park on the corner of Hanway Road and Seymour Close, PO2 7DA, every 1st Friday of the month at 10am-12pm. Upcoming dates:

  • Friday 6 February
  • Friday 6 March
  • Friday 3 April
  • Friday 1 May
  • Friday 5 June
  • Friday 3 July

Portsea

You can meet us at the flower beds outside Sarah Robinson House, PO1 3JA, every 3rd Friday of the month at 10am-12pm. Upcoming dates:

  • Friday 23 January
  • Friday 20 February
  • Friday 20 March
  • Friday 17 April
  • Friday 15 May
  • Friday 19 June
  • Friday 17 July

We’ll bring the gloves, tools and a well-earned cuppa.

More info: Matt (Community Gardener)

Resident Participation Centre garden in Havant

Location: Resident Participation Centre, 7 Sharps Rd, Havant, PO9 5QJ

Help other local residents maintain and grow the gardening space at our Resident Participation Centre in Havant. There’s plenty of space to grow produce and lots of friendly faces to chat to and learn from. You can become a regular volunteer or pop along to find out what gardening projects are coming up for you to get stuck into.

Interested? Contact the centre: