Seed and Flower Planting Activities for Children

Join the Project at the Sue Godfrey Nature Park Fete 2026 for an afternoon of seed and flower planting activities for children.

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The Deptford Ragged School's annual Children’s Flower Show began in 1880. It was very popular in the neighbourhood and was a highlight in the school calendar.  

Plant pots, seedlings, and packets of seeds were given to the children, who took them away and grew their plants for the show. The plants were then judged, and prizes awarded.​​

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We are planning to recreate a Ragged School flower show as part of our Showcase Community Festival, and this event on 9 May is an opportunity to get involved! 

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​Come along, plant a flower and a seed, take them away and grow them on, then bring them back to the flower show at the Showcase event!

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Educating Deptford: the Deptford Ragged School and its Place in the Community is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.