Events and training from our network
Introduction to Gardening
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
12 Jul 2025 | Training
We'll guide you through the approaches and essential knowledge that will help you to become a successful gardener. This is the first session we recommend to all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home. Join us in our award-winning and sumptuously-planted garden for this primary insight into the fundamentals of sustainable and future-facing gardening. We also allow (and encourage!) plenty of time for questions, and welcome discussion.
We'll guide you through the approaches and essential knowledge that will help you to become a successful gardener. This is the first session we recommend to all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home. Join us in our award-winning and sumptuously-planted garden for this primary insight into the fundamentals of sustainable and future-facing gardening. We also allow (and encourage!) plenty of time for questions, and welcome discussion.
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Wildlife Pond Making
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
19 Jul 2025 | Accredited training
One of the most effective things you can do for a garden’s ecosystem is create a wildlife pond, and we believe every garden should have one, no matter how small. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, and the rewards are endless. During this session you’ll learn how to create and maintain a wildlife pond for even the smallest of spaces, from something as simple as a bucket, to the benefit of your garden and local wildlife. Use code GUF15 for 15% off.
One of the most effective things you can do for a garden’s ecosystem is create a wildlife pond, and we believe every garden should have one, no matter how small. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, and the rewards are endless. During this session you’ll learn how to create and maintain a wildlife pond for even the smallest of spaces, from something as simple as a bucket, to the benefit of your garden and local wildlife. Use code GUF15 for 15% off.
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LGBTQ+ growing group
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
21 Jul 2025 | Event
Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow together. We welcome anyone - new to gardening or experienced growers! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there is someone on hand to guide the session. The group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. It is free to attend, but please book via Eventbrite.
Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow together. We welcome anyone - new to gardening or experienced growers! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there is someone on hand to guide the session. The group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. It is free to attend, but please book via Eventbrite.
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Sustainable and Resilient Succession Planting
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
27 Jul 2025 | Training
Succession planting in garden design is about planning the layout to ensure a continuous display of plants in bloom or something of interest. It involves carefully selecting and positioning plant varieties that will flower or showcase distinctive features at different times. This session will give you an insight into the techniques in how you can create a dynamic display that changes with the seasons by integrating plants with varying flowering periods, foliage textures, and colours.
Succession planting in garden design is about planning the layout to ensure a continuous display of plants in bloom or something of interest. It involves carefully selecting and positioning plant varieties that will flower or showcase distinctive features at different times. This session will give you an insight into the techniques in how you can create a dynamic display that changes with the seasons by integrating plants with varying flowering periods, foliage textures, and colours.
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2 Day Workshop: Designing a London Garden
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
9 Aug 2025 | Accredited training
Dedicated to growing and gardening in London’s unique micro-climate, this workshop will guide you through making the most of the city’s capabilities, from planning and design to fruition. Working with nature and ever mindful of the impact we have on the environment, this workshop will help you look at your own site through the eyes of a pro, understand its potential, the practical steps you might take to see it take shape, and all the challenges you might encounter. Use code GUF15 for 15% of
Dedicated to growing and gardening in London’s unique micro-climate, this workshop will guide you through making the most of the city’s capabilities, from planning and design to fruition. Working with nature and ever mindful of the impact we have on the environment, this workshop will help you look at your own site through the eyes of a pro, understand its potential, the practical steps you might take to see it take shape, and all the challenges you might encounter. Use code GUF15 for 15% of
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Stone Fruit Pruning workshop (practical)
Sutton Community Farm (on behalf of EcoLocal)
16 Aug 2025 | Accredited training
Led by our 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.
Led by our 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.
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Container Gardening
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
17 Aug 2025 | Accredited training
This workshop is designed to share the methods to growing within the confines of containers, and transforming them into scaled-down gardens. We will decipher some of the skills, knowledge, and terminology to help you compose successful, long-lasting container gardens, from window boxes to small outdoor balconies and gardens.
This workshop is designed to share the methods to growing within the confines of containers, and transforming them into scaled-down gardens. We will decipher some of the skills, knowledge, and terminology to help you compose successful, long-lasting container gardens, from window boxes to small outdoor balconies and gardens.
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Autumn/Winter Vegetable Growing
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Place. SE173BN
31 Aug 2025 | Accredited training
While we often think of food growing as a spring and summer pursuit, almost all growing spaces have the capacity to continue growing delicious vegetables all the way through winter.
Learn basic organic food growing principles and techniques and leave ready to keep your vegetable plants feeding you through the year. You’ll discover how to grow healthier, more abundant crops that can have additional benefits to wildlife in London, and help you become more self-sufficient
While we often think of food growing as a spring and summer pursuit, almost all growing spaces have the capacity to continue growing delicious vegetables all the way through winter.
Learn basic organic food growing principles and techniques and leave ready to keep your vegetable plants feeding you through the year. You’ll discover how to grow healthier, more abundant crops that can have additional benefits to wildlife in London, and help you become more self-sufficient
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Introduction to Growing - 6 week course
The polytunnel, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, London, SW13 0NE
3 Sep 2025 | Accredited training
Join us at the Community Growing Project for this six-week Introduction to Growing course. Suitable for those who are new to growing, as well as experienced growers who want to learn more. We’ll cover a wide range of topics over the 6 weeks, including soil health and composting, natural pest control, taking cuttings and an introduction to herbalism.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, asking questions and practical learning. Tea and biscuits will be provided!
Join us at the Community Growing Project for this six-week Introduction to Growing course. Suitable for those who are new to growing, as well as experienced growers who want to learn more. We’ll cover a wide range of topics over the 6 weeks, including soil health and composting, natural pest control, taking cuttings and an introduction to herbalism.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, asking questions and practical learning. Tea and biscuits will be provided!
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10-week Gardening Fundamentals evening course with EcoLocal
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
4 Sep 2025 | 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 4th September and 6th November 2025.
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 4th September and 6th November 2025.
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