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Events and training from Capital Growth


23
Apr
2022

Garden Open Day with Finchley Central Energy Garden

On Saturday 23 April, our April Spotlight Garden Finchley Central Energy Garden will showcase their beautiful and...

Training (online)11:0014:00

22
Apr
2022

Good to Grow Day 2022

Good to Grow Day is a national weekend of action from Friday 22 to Monday 25 April for edible gardens to celebrate and prepare...

In person event08:0018:00

20
Apr
2022

How urban planning can help protect community gardens

In this online session, city planner, Gillian Morgan, shares how planning policies can support local food growing with examples...

Training (online)17:3019:00

4
Apr
2022

Eight steps to successful container gardening

This introductory online workshop will give you all the basic information needed to grow veg, fruit, salad and herbs in...

Training (online)17:3019:00

26
Mar
2022

Garden Open Day with Hackney School of Food

On Saturday 26 March, our March Spotlight Garden Hackney School of Food will open their gates to the community showcasing...

Training (online)10:3013:30

15
Mar
2022

The role of agroecology in urban community gardens

Join us for this online event in preparation for the 2022 Good to Grow Weekend of Action on 22-25 April by exploring the role of...

Webinar10:0011:30

3
Mar
2022

Building relationships between schools and peri-urban farms in London

A case study from GROW and The Totteridge Academy in Barnet.

Training (online)16:0018:00

1
Dec
2021

Digital storytelling about community food growing: How you can get involved

Join us to find out why community food gardens should embrace digital storytelling and help us launch a new online course for...

Webinar14:0015:30

27
Nov
2021

Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens Open Day

On 27 November, our November Spotlight Garden, Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens will be open to showcase their...

Training (online)11:0015:00

30
Oct
2021

Maximising limited growing spaces with minimal effort

Tap into Chrissy Harrison's commercial food growing knowledge and experience in commercial food growing on-site at...

Training (online)10:0014:00

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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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