Events and training from our network
Getting Started With Growing
The polytunnel, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, London, SW13 0NE
21 Feb 2026 | Accredited training
There is a dizzying array of information available these days about how to grow, and when you’re starting out, it can all feel a bit overwhelming. In this workshop, we will give you a few simple pointers about how to get started. We’ll look at what equipment you’ll need, how to understand the conditions in your growing space and how to make a planting plan. We’ll also give you some useful tips on how to design a space.
There is a dizzying array of information available these days about how to grow, and when you’re starting out, it can all feel a bit overwhelming. In this workshop, we will give you a few simple pointers about how to get started. We’ll look at what equipment you’ll need, how to understand the conditions in your growing space and how to make a planting plan. We’ll also give you some useful tips on how to design a space.
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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
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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Introduction to Permaculture Design
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
7 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
🌱 A practical introduction to regenerative thinking, land, and community 🌱
This one-day course offers a clear, accessible introduction to permaculture for people who want to better understand how ecological design principles can be applied to everyday life, food growing, and community projects.
Rather than focusing on idealised solutions, the day explores how permaculture thinking works in real places, with real constraints — including urban settings, shared spaces, and diverse communi
🌱 A practical introduction to regenerative thinking, land, and community 🌱
This one-day course offers a clear, accessible introduction to permaculture for people who want to better understand how ecological design principles can be applied to everyday life, food growing, and community projects.
Rather than focusing on idealised solutions, the day explores how permaculture thinking works in real places, with real constraints — including urban settings, shared spaces, and diverse communi
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Grow Lewisham open gardening sessions
1 Southview Road, BR1 5RD. 61 Rollins Street SE151EP
7 Mar 2026 | Event
We teach and share gardening skills and tips. Includes a simple meal or snacks to share. We do special events. Check out our Whatsapp groups!
Saturday sessions at Bridgehouse gardens 11-1pm.
Sunday 11 - 1pm at 1 Southview Road, Downham and
We teach and share gardening skills and tips. Includes a simple meal or snacks to share. We do special events. Check out our Whatsapp groups!
Saturday sessions at Bridgehouse gardens 11-1pm.
Sunday 11 - 1pm at 1 Southview Road, Downham and
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Introduction to forest gardening
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
21 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
This workshop gives you the tools you need to design a low maintenance, high yield, biodiversity-rich forest garden
This workshop gives you the tools you need to design a low maintenance, high yield, biodiversity-rich forest garden
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Making Forest Garden Designs Collaboratively
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
22 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
Join Rakesh Rootsman Rak for a half-day workshop exploring how groups can co-create abundant, resilient forest garden systems—and how simple sociocratic tools can support smoother teamwork, clearer communication, and shared decision-making throughout the design process.
Join Rakesh Rootsman Rak for a half-day workshop exploring how groups can co-create abundant, resilient forest garden systems—and how simple sociocratic tools can support smoother teamwork, clearer communication, and shared decision-making throughout the design process.
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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.
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.
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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The Conscious Kitchen
OmVed Gardens
18 Apr 2026 | Accredited training
A hands-on course exploring sustainable cooking, zero-waste practices, and the connection between food, community, and the environment. Hosted in the OmVed Gardens Kitchen, this eight-part series of workshops will transform how you cook and eat, whether you're looking to reduce waste, experiment with fermentation, or embrace plant-based alternatives.
Join us for the full course at a discounted rate, or drop into individual sessions for a deep dive into a specific topic.
A hands-on course exploring sustainable cooking, zero-waste practices, and the connection between food, community, and the environment. Hosted in the OmVed Gardens Kitchen, this eight-part series of workshops will transform how you cook and eat, whether you're looking to reduce waste, experiment with fermentation, or embrace plant-based alternatives.
Join us for the full course at a discounted rate, or drop into individual sessions for a deep dive into a specific topic.
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Community Orcharding course (Level 3) at RHS Wisley
RHS Wisley, Woking, GU23 8QB
22 Apr 2026 | Accredited training
Join us at RHS Wisley’s inspirational garden to learn everything you need to know about creating and managing orchards. The course combines 10 action-packed, face-to-face training days and over 100 high-quality online learning resources. Based in the new Greener Skills Garden, at RHS Wisley.
Runs April 26 – Mar 27. Early bird offers, concessions and bursary places available.
Join us at RHS Wisley’s inspirational garden to learn everything you need to know about creating and managing orchards. The course combines 10 action-packed, face-to-face training days and over 100 high-quality online learning resources. Based in the new Greener Skills Garden, at RHS Wisley.
Runs April 26 – Mar 27. Early bird offers, concessions and bursary places available.
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