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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


19
Sep
2020

London Digital Harvest Festival

Social Farms and Gardens ran a packed London Digital Harvest Festival on 19 September opening up the buzzing life of...

Webinar10:0000:00

18
Sep
2020

Food for Resilience: Transatlantic Lessons from Community Gardens and Farms

This webinar brought together community gardens and farms from London, New York and Toronto in a fascinating conversastion...

Webinar15:0000:00

9
Sep
2020

No Dig Gardening and Mulching Techniques

Find out why no-dig gardening is so good for the soil (and your crops!) and how mulching can help you to achieve soil health.

Training (online)18:0000:00

2
Sep
2020

Growing Autumn and Winter Vegetables

Find out how you can grow your own vegetables all year round.

Training (online)18:0000:00

19
Aug
2020

Introduction to Medicinal Plants

Find out the history, legends and beneficial properties of some common plants that grow all around you.

Training (online)18:0000:00

12
Aug
2020

Vegan DIY Food Fermentation

Learn how to easily ferment food at home.

Training (online)18:0000:00

5
Aug
2020

Growing Alternative Crops for a Changing Climate

Find out what crops are most adaptable to the changing climate in the UK.

Training (online)18:0000:00

22
Jul
2020

Foraging for Medicinal Plants

Discover medicinal plants you can forage and use at home.

Training (online)18:0000:00

15
Jul
2020

Big Yield, Small Space: Make the Most of Your Garden

Learn how to make the most of the space in your garden to get more crops.

Training (online)18:0000:00

8
Jul
2020

10 Easy Crops for Beginners

Find out what crops you can easily grow in your garden.

Training (online)18:0000:00

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Volunteers Needed – Tabard Gardens Allotment Learning Area and Meadow Project

Opposite SE1 4DL. What3Words: tilt.judges.gasp

27 Aug 2026 | Event

Tabard Gardens Allotment we’ll be creating a new events and learning area, transforming the waste into wildflower mounds Tasks: * Digging and preparing the ground * Laying hardcore, weed membrane and gravel * Creating wildflower meadow mounds * Completing the bench tops * Installing Bee hotel Bring: * Sturdy footwear and gloves * Lunch: 12:30pm – 1:30pm * Hot & cold drinks, & snacks Thursday 27th August 10:00am – 4:00pm Tabard Gardens Allotment, opposite SE1 4DL What


1 Day Organic and No Dig Growing Course at Sitopia Farm

Sitopia Farm, 331 Shooters Hill, London DA16 3RP

11 Sep 2026 | Accredited training

Come and learn from our Head of Growth and her friendly, experienced team as we share our passion and knowledge about how to produce delicious food and beautiful flowers using organic, regenerative, no-dig farming methods. The course takes place on our 2 acre farm in the London Borough of Greenwich, surrounded by ancient trees and thriving hedgerows. You'll learn together through the day and share a delicious lunch made using produce from the farm.

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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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