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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


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

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

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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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