Morden Hall to Colliers Wood, Walk (part 2)
Through Deen City Farm
(Photos/words © urban75, 12th January, 2008)
Located close to the River Wandle, Deen City Farm at 39 Windsor Avenue, SW19, began life on a nearby site in 1978 and moved to its current location in 1980.
Tasked with providing a 'farm experience' to the the south London yoot, the project includes a riding school, mixed poultry, horses, rabbits, sheep, goats, pigs and cows to give kids a taste of country life.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-27.jpg) The Growing Gardens.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-28.jpg) Now boasting over ten permanent members of staff backed by a host of volunteers, the site is open to the public with free admission throughout the year. We loved it!
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-29.jpg) Pot sculpture.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-30.jpg) There's a strong education and environmental message throughout the farm. This wheel tells kids (and adults) what materials can go in compost.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-31.jpg) Dog and pots.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-32.jpg) Shopping trolley sprouting lettuce.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-33.jpg) Painted marker next to an apple tree.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-34.jpg) Karen's daffodils..
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-35.jpg) Stone chess board.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-36.jpg) Angie's bed.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-37.jpg) Peacock. It took me ages to take this picture as the thing kept ducking down to fiddle with its harbls.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-38.jpg) You gotta love this hairstyle.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-39.jpg) Goats being fed.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-40.jpg) Here he is again. He looks like he should be playing guitar in an indie band.
![Deen City Farm, Morden Hall Park to Colliers Wood Walk, River Wandle, Merton, London, England, January 2008](/web/20170321084304im_/http://www.urban75.org/london/images/morden-london-walk-41.jpg) Leaving the park and heading towards Merton Abbey Mills.
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