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Events and training from Capital Growth


9
Apr
2026

Using iNaturalist to record wildlife

Teaming up with Cody Dock, Capital Growth will be sharing the Big City Bug Hunt at this iNaturalist training session. Learn how and why you should use the...

In person event10:3015:30


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

24
Oct
2021

Growing the unexpected

Join veteran trainer and grower Paulette Henry of Black Rootz for an immersive session introducing all the different crops that...

Training (online)11:3013:00

13
Oct
2021

How to Build and Care for Your Wormery and Bokashi Bin

Join Elena Trivelli for a highly-practical training session to learn how to build and care for your wormery and bokashi bin.

Training (online)17:3019:00

6
Oct
2021

Where fruit & veg come from (and why it matters)

Most of the fruit and veg we grow and eat in the UK didn’t originally come from here but the wider world. Join Paul Richens...

Training (online)17:3019:00

28
Sep
2021

How to Sustain a Community Garden

Poppy George from Incredible Edible Lambeth is back to follow up on the previous practical training on...

Training (online)17:3019:00

24
Sep
2021

Food growing film screening

Join us at Calthorpe Community Garden, our September Spotlight Garden, for a special film screening of food growing...

Training (online)13:0018:00

22
Sep
2021

Seed Saving

Learn how and why it is so important to save your own seeds.

Training (online)17:3019:00

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Weeding with Respect

ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN - The Black Gate next to 71 Firhill Road, Bellingham, SE6 3SE

26 Mar 2026 | Accredited training

Join us for an engaging, fun, and physically stimulating 2 hours as we explore how weeds can deepen our respect for the soil, the ecosystems we live within and for each other. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพ‍๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฝ

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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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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.

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The Conscious Kitchen

OmVed Gardens

18 Apr 2026 | Accredited training

Hands-on workshops (that can be booked a full 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.

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Urban-Rural Exchange & Spring Gathering

Calthorpe Community Garden, WC1X 8LH

18 Apr 2026 | Event

Calling all community growers, food activists, windowsill dabblers, land justice organisers, community chefs and everyone in between to come join us and @landworkersalliance South East for a beautiful day of gathering, connecting, learning, eating and co-creating. ๐Ÿฅ• Saturday 18th April ๐Ÿฅฆ Calthorpe Community Garden, Kings Cross, London ๐Ÿฅ’ Sliding scale tickets, no one turned away due to lack of funds DM us with any questions and requests ๐Ÿ’š All accessibility and childcare info o

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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.

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The Regenerative Garden

OmVed Gardens

25 Apr 2026 | Accredited training

The Regenerative Garden is a 7-part course, each session focuses on a key aspect of regenerative gardening, from growing food with minimal resources to composting, seed saving, and supporting wildlife. You'll get hands-on experience, expert guidance, and plenty of inspiration to take home. Expect a mix of practical skills, ecological insights, and interactive discussions, all set within the lush OmVed Gardens.

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6-week practical organic food growing course

EcoLocal Community Allotment, Carshalton, SM5

25 Apr 2026 | Accredited training

If you are just starting out, or would like to get some more detailed knowledge of organic food growing, then this course is for you. Over 6 consecutive Saturdays you will learn everything you need to know to confidently grow your own fruit and veg. including: Preparing your growing area the organic way Planning what to grow including crop rotation Planting techniques Taking care of your plants without chemicals Organic techniques and feeding your soil Harvesting and storing produce

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Spring Intergenerational Event

Islington Ecology Centre, 191, Drayton Park, N5 1PH, London

25 Apr 2026 | Event

This is a FREE event from 10:30-13:00 for all ages and shoe sizes. Come and join us with your friends, family, and kids for a number of great nature activities. Meet exotic species with Zoo-Lab and participate in 'City Nature Challenge' to identify and learn about wildlife. Kids arts and crafts and singing. Free refreshments.

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Capital Growth is London's Food Growing Network, with over 2000 members. Whether you are growing at home, as part of an allotment, in a community group or school you can join for free to receive benefits such as discounts, advice and monthly enewsletters.

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