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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


28
Jun
2022

The A to Z of composting

Join us at our Allotment Garden in Regents Park on Tuesday 28 June for a twilight training session from 5.30-8pm with experienced...

Training (online)17:3020:00

26
Jun
2022

Maximising limited growing spaces with minimal effort

Agroecological grower, Chrissy Harrison, invites us on to the farm she manages in SE London for an in-person training session...

Training (online)10:0014:00

24
Jun
2022

June Spotlight Garden Summer Solstice Open Evening

Come visit our June Spotlight Garden - Community Apothecary @ Chingford for a perfect way to celebrate this year's Summer...

Training (online)16:0019:00

15
Jun
2022

Preparing to grow autumn and winter veg

Join veteran food grower, Paul Richens, for a practical online session to prepare for growing autumn and winter veg in good...

Training (online)17:3019:00

29
May
2022

May Spotlight Garden Open Day at Coco Collective's Ital Community Garden

Come visit our May Spotlight Garden - Coco Collective's Ital Community Garden - on Sunday 29 May to see and help out at their...

Training (online)09:3016:00

25
May
2022

How to create an abundant and healthy container garden

Join us online for a closer look at how to grow healthy and abundant fruit, veg and herbs in containers with Vertical Veg's...

Training (online)17:3019:00

3
May
2022

Promoting community food growing through digital storytelling

This online training session on digital storytelling explores ways to promote your community food growing initiative with...

Training (online)17:3019:00

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

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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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