Events and training from our network
The Regenerative Garden: Low Cost Food Growing with Vicky Chown
OmvedGardens Townsend Yard, London N6 5JF
27 Jun 2026 | Accredited training
This hands-on workshop will show you how to turn everyday scraps and store-bought produce into thriving plants, making food growing accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Learn how to grow herbs, vegetables, and microgreens from kitchen staples like shop-bought peas, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Whether you're new to food growing or looking to expand your skills, this session will equip you with practical, low-cost techniques to start growing your own food at home, no garden required!
This hands-on workshop will show you how to turn everyday scraps and store-bought produce into thriving plants, making food growing accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Learn how to grow herbs, vegetables, and microgreens from kitchen staples like shop-bought peas, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Whether you're new to food growing or looking to expand your skills, this session will equip you with practical, low-cost techniques to start growing your own food at home, no garden required!
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The Healing Herbs of Our Land: Community and Ecosystem Health
The polytunnel, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, London, SW13 0NE
11 Jul 2026 | Accredited training
We’ll walk, talk and meet our medicinal friends of the garden and the wild, sharing stories of their place in the mix of symbiotic life systems we are all part of. High summer offers a rich mix of flower and seed remedies, we will smell and taste, make a seasonal infusion to drink together, and discover how we can build community through herbalism and our shared cultural histories of plant medicine.
We’ll walk, talk and meet our medicinal friends of the garden and the wild, sharing stories of their place in the mix of symbiotic life systems we are all part of. High summer offers a rich mix of flower and seed remedies, we will smell and taste, make a seasonal infusion to drink together, and discover how we can build community through herbalism and our shared cultural histories of plant medicine.
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Growing Communities Together workshop
South London Botanical Institute
11 Jul 2026 | Accredited training
Join Lambeth community growers to explore ways to engage people, build community and organise together. You will learn about active listening, two-way communication and collaborative decision-making.
Delicious lunch will be served around 1pm and you are invited to stay behind after lunch to learn about nature recording activities in the botanical garden.
This workshop is for people who are part of a community food growing project based in Lambeth.
Join Lambeth community growers to explore ways to engage people, build community and organise together. You will learn about active listening, two-way communication and collaborative decision-making.
Delicious lunch will be served around 1pm and you are invited to stay behind after lunch to learn about nature recording activities in the botanical garden.
This workshop is for people who are part of a community food growing project based in Lambeth.
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Writing in Bloom
The polytunnel, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, London, SW13 0NE
15 Jul 2026 | Accredited training
Join us for this flowy, gentle and playful creative writing workshop in and inspired by nature.
Using a series of playful creative writing exercises we'll respond to the nature around us with words and imagination. All levels of experience welcome.
Join us for this flowy, gentle and playful creative writing workshop in and inspired by nature.
Using a series of playful creative writing exercises we'll respond to the nature around us with words and imagination. All levels of experience welcome.
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Summer Intergenerational Event
Islington Ecology Centre, 191, Drayton Park, N5 1PH, London
25 Jul 2026 | Event
Free event for all ages organised by Islington Ecology Centre, Bright Start (supporting families and children 0-5) in collaboration with AgeUK. Free refreshments provided, a wildlife presentation, arts and crafts etc.
Free event for all ages organised by Islington Ecology Centre, Bright Start (supporting families and children 0-5) in collaboration with AgeUK. Free refreshments provided, a wildlife presentation, arts and crafts etc.
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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
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.
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
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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