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Events and training from Capital Growth


16
Sep
2026

All about moths at Kentish Town City Farm

Kentish Town City Farm, Permablitz London and Capital Growth get together for moth monitoring evening with a meal, a talk by Tim...

Training (in person)18:3021:30


6
Apr
2024

Investigating biodiversity in your garden

Learn about the creatures in your ecosystem and how to create habitat for them.

In person event14:0017:00

26
Mar
2024

Promoting your Good to Grow event

Join this free online workshop to get tips and advice on how to plan and promote your Good to Grow event.

In person event13:0014:00

20
Mar
2024

Growing for Nature launch workshop

Join our free online session to learn more about our biodiversity project and how to get involved.

In person event17:3018:15

6
Mar
2024

Good to Grow Week launch: Protecting nature and building a Right to Grow

On 6 March Sustain hosted a webinar launching Good to Grow Week 2024. Watch the recording and download presentations from...

Webinar10:0011:30

30
Jan
2024

SEWN Together – a localised food growing gathering in West London

West Londoners, join us for the third of our four regional food growing gatherings at Horsenden Hill and Farm bringing together...

In person event10:3016:30

15
Nov
2023

Growing For Change webinar: Protecting food growing sites

Join our webinar on Wednesday 15 November from 2.30-4pm to learn about our new guides covering what planning designations for...

Webinar14:3016:00

4
Nov
2023

Growing For Change Sessions: Measuring Biodiversity + Bioblitz a Garden

In this training series, inspired by Capital Growth's Growing For Change campaign we will learn methods to measure...

In person event10:0013:00

29
Oct
2023

Growing For Change Sessions: Composting essentials and practical methods

In this training series inspired by Capital Growth's Growing For Change campaign, we will explore various composting methods...

In person event11:0013:30

22
Oct
2023

Growing For Change Sessions: Watering strategies for urban gardens

In this training series, inspired by Capital Growth's Growing For Change campaign we will explore watering strategies for...

In person event14:0016:30

21
Oct
2023

Growing For Change Sessions: Measure biodiversity in your growing space

In this training series, inspired by Capital Growth's Growing For Change campaign we will explore measuring biodiversity in...

In person event10:0012:00

Events and training from our network


Volunteers Day Tabard Gardens Allotment 29th July 10am-4pm

Opposite SE1 4DL. what3words:TILT.JUDGES.GASP

29 Jul 2026 | Event

Join us as we create a new community space for growing, learning and connecting with nature. Along with transforming our Green House. Whether you can spare a couple of hours or stay for the day, we would love your help. Every pair of hands will make a real difference. No experience necessary and we provided all tools! Drinks and snacks, available.


Summer pruning of Stone fruit one-day workshop

Sutton Community Farm, Telegraph Track, SM6

15 Aug 2026 | Accredited training

Stone fruit trees should all be pruned in the summer months to avoid the risk of disease, yet the process can appear complicated and confusing. Led by EcoLocal’s RHS qualified, experienced fruit grower and tutor this practical workshop will demystify the process and guide you through summer pruning of stone fruit to keep your trees healthy and producing quality fruit for many years to come. • lots of information to take away • hands-on practical pruning experience • Q&A, hints and ti

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10-week Gardening Fundamentals evening course (7-9pm) starts 17th September for 10 consecutive weeks

EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

17 Sep 2026 | Accredited training

Discover the joy of gardening, a creative hobby that’s accessible to everyone. Join our expert tutor on this inspiring course, where you’ll explore everything you need to become a confident and successful gardener. From pruning and pest management to garden design and plant propagation, each session covers essential topics. Perfect for those starting out or considering further qualifications, this classroom-based course will unlock the secrets of professional gardeners.

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Climate Resilient Garden Border one-day workshop

EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

26 Sep 2026 | Accredited training

Led by our RHS qualified tutor, you’ll learn: techniques for ‘successional’ planting to maintain year-round colour how to improve your soil to ensure your plants thrive how to choose plants for difficult situations tips and tricks for being water wise about some of the new climate-change pests and diseases

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Guided Mushroom Foraging Walks near South London

TBC Near Crawley West Sussex

26 Sep 2026 | Accredited training

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