ENABLE LOCAL PROPAGATION

The Greenhouse was conceived and designed by Sarah Price who was inspired by the building’s history, in particular the work of the old library’s second librarian Florence Barton Young who initiated a Travelling Library Van service.

Detailed structural design was delivered by Bura Happold; the greenhouse was built by Surrey Iron Works and installed by Mark Whyman Landscapes.

The Greenhouse requires further work to make it fully functional, and so we are asking for The Greenhouse Patron to provide the funds to finish this work enabling a community propagation programme.

Support for the Greenhouse project is valued at £5k, and would include:

  • installation of final waterproofing and insulation

  • installation of retractable shade giving blinds

  • installation of suitable shelving, storage and a potting bench

  • equipment & materials purchase to enable a propagation programme

A greenhouse surrounded by lush plants and trees in a garden.
Person sewing embroidery on fabric, working on a detailed design with needle and thread.
Two people working in a garden with a large black greenhouse structure. The woman in the foreground is smiling, wearing gloves, and holding gardening tools. The man in the background is standing near potted plants and a small garden bed. Garden tools and supplies, including a yellow wheelbarrow with a yellow container and a green handle, are visible.
A young girl with braided hair and a black coat with a leopard print hood sitting at a table outdoors, holding a sock puppet with a face made from googly eyes, a green nose, and red pipe cleaner antennas, smiling at the camera. There are craft supplies, egg cartons, and other children in the background.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

To say thank you for your sponsorship, you will receive the following donor benefits:

  • Named Recognition as Greenhouse Patron for a minimum of 5 years

  • Your name embroidered on to the Greenhouse Page of a botanical book that will be on display, embroidered by Kathy Hampson.

  • One complimentary hire of The Garden Room, Pine Terrace & Fern Courtyard per year of support

  • Garden Patron+ Benefits (Annual Benefits and Party invitations every year of support)

If you would like to talk to someone about this opportunity, please contact: paradise@theexchangeerith.com