Events and training from our network
Buddy Volunteer training
FFPG, 2nd Floor Ilford Chambers, 11 Chapel Road, Ilford, IG1 2DR
11 Feb 2026 | Accredited training
Becoming a buddy is an opportunity to gain skills and hands-on experience in support work and social and therapeutic gardening. Next training sessions Will be on 20 & 27 Feb 2026.
Our ecotherapy programme supports people with mental health recovery needs such as depression, anxiety and isolation. Buddies help to create a friendly and welcoming environment, enabling everyone to participate fully.
Apply by the end of Sunday 11th Feb.
Becoming a buddy is an opportunity to gain skills and hands-on experience in support work and social and therapeutic gardening. Next training sessions Will be on 20 & 27 Feb 2026.
Our ecotherapy programme supports people with mental health recovery needs such as depression, anxiety and isolation. Buddies help to create a friendly and welcoming environment, enabling everyone to participate fully.
Apply by the end of Sunday 11th Feb.
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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.
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
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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Introduction to Permaculture Design
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
7 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
🌱 A practical introduction to regenerative thinking, land, and community 🌱
This one-day course offers a clear, accessible introduction to permaculture for people who want to better understand how ecological design principles can be applied to everyday life, food growing, and community projects.
Rather than focusing on idealised solutions, the day explores how permaculture thinking works in real places, with real constraints — including urban settings, shared spaces, and diverse communi
🌱 A practical introduction to regenerative thinking, land, and community 🌱
This one-day course offers a clear, accessible introduction to permaculture for people who want to better understand how ecological design principles can be applied to everyday life, food growing, and community projects.
Rather than focusing on idealised solutions, the day explores how permaculture thinking works in real places, with real constraints — including urban settings, shared spaces, and diverse communi
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Introduction to forest gardening
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
21 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
This workshop gives you the tools you need to design a low maintenance, high yield, biodiversity-rich forest garden
This workshop gives you the tools you need to design a low maintenance, high yield, biodiversity-rich forest garden
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Making Forest Garden Designs Collaboratively
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park
22 Mar 2026 | Accredited training
Join Rakesh Rootsman Rak for a half-day workshop exploring how groups can co-create abundant, resilient forest garden systems—and how simple sociocratic tools can support smoother teamwork, clearer communication, and shared decision-making throughout the design process.
Join Rakesh Rootsman Rak for a half-day workshop exploring how groups can co-create abundant, resilient forest garden systems—and how simple sociocratic tools can support smoother teamwork, clearer communication, and shared decision-making throughout the design process.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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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