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Events and training from Capital Growth


25
Jan
2023

Community Food Growing Convos #1 - Community Harvest

Join us for Community Harvest, the first in our series of our Community Food Growing Convos.

Webinar16:0018:00

21
Nov
2022

Growing for Change meet-up

Join us for our first #GrowingforChange meet-up bringing together London food gardens in creating community, climate and nature...

Campaign event 14:0016:00

1
Nov
2022

Irrigation for community gardens

Join us with grower Jack Astbury for an online session on Tuesday 1 November, 5.30-7pm, about the ins & outs of irrigation...

Training (online)17:3019:00

19
Oct
2022

Save your seeds - from theory to practice

Start your seed saving journey and be part of the green revolution with this online training session with Julie Smith on...

Training (online)17:3019:00

16
Oct
2022

Food growing for climate change

Join us for an interactive training session with Than at Regent's Park Allotment Garden to learn about how to grow food in...

Training (in person)10:3013:00

21
Sep
2022

Beginners Guide to Fruit Tree Care for Health & Harvest

Join us online for training on beginners fruit tree care and the opportunity to bring your related questions to the very...

Training (online)17:3019:00

16
Sep
2022

Growing for Change pledge + handbook launch event

As part of #UrbanHarvest2022, we are excited to be launching the Growing for Change pledge + handbook which has been co-produced...

Campaign event 14:0015:00

11
Sep
2022

Urban Harvest 2022

Between 11-18 September, Capital Growth is inviting gardens across London to open their doors to volunteers and members of the...

In person event09:0012:00

9
Sep
2022

September Spotlight Garden open day

We're back with our Spotlight Garden programme featuring GET OUT Food Forest this September. Come join us there on...

Open day16:0019:00

28
Jul
2022

Social media and digital comms for community gardens

Join us for an online training session with Hackney Herbal founder Nat Mady to learn how community gardens can use social media...

Training (online)17:3019:00

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10-week Gardening Fundamentals evening course with EcoLocal

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

22 Jan 2026 | Accredited training

We have an exciting new gardening course at EcoLocal. Our RHS qualified and award-winning Horticultural tutor has developed a 10-week classroom-based evening course called ‘Gardening Fundamentals’ that takes you through the full range of gardening activities, from looking after and improving soil to pruning, propagation, design and keeping plants healthy. This new course will run on a Thursday evening between 7 and 9pm for 10 consecutive weeks between 22nd January and 26th March 2026.

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Community Orcharding Course (Level 3)

63/66 Hatton Garden, Fifth floor, Suite 23, EC1N 8LE

1 Feb 2026 | Accredited training

Our Certificate in Community Orcharding course combines high quality online learning with 7 action-packed, face-to-face training days. Running February 2026 - August 2026 at various venues across London, you'll learn the skills necessary for effective orchard management, particularly of veteran trees. This Level 3 course is accredited by Crossfields Institute and involves practical as well as written assessments. Cost: £880 concessionary/£1230 general admission. Monthly payments available

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Growing and winter pruning of currants

EcoLocal Community Allotment, Carshalton, SM5

28 Feb 2026 | Event

Learn how to grow and winter prune currants and gooseberries in this hands-on workshop with our RHS trained and experienced tutor. Perfect for those wanting to tackle overgrown currant bushes in gardens or allotments, or want to start crowing currants but don't know where to start.

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Flower arranging 4 week course with EcoLocal

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

4 Mar 2026 | Accredited training

Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your time this autumn? Join our new four-week Flower Arranging course, designed especially for those who want to learn a lovely new skill in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Each session focuses on a different style of flower arrangement—from classic posies to elegant modern displays. You’ll learn how to select, cut and prepare flowers and greenery, experiment with different containers, and explore eco-friendly alternatives to floral f

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Spring Propagation

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

28 Mar 2026 | Accredited training

Hands-on workshop learning how to propagate plants by seed, cuttings, division and layering. Our expert RHS qualified tutor will guide you through the different techniques. Lots of propagated material to take home.

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Organic Lawn Care

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

18 Apr 2026 | Accredited training

Discover the secret to a healthier, greener lawn – naturally! Our organic lawn care workshop has been exclusively designed to give you the knowledge to maintain a lush, vibrant lawn without the chemicals. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your current patch, our expert will guide you toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lawn.

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