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Events and training from Capital Growth


11
Jun
2026

Big City Bug Hunt: Discover iNaturalist

Learn how to use iNaturalist to monitor biodiversity and why it’s a great platform to help community growing groups to discover the magical life in their...

Training (in person)17:0020:00

24
Jun
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)18:3022:00


24
Mar
2021

Working with Volunteers in Community Gardening

How to engage volunteers, stay safe and manage expectations in your community food garden.

Training (online)17:3019:00

3
Mar
2021

Permaculture Design Principles in Food Growing

Join Susannah Hall in this training about Permaculture Design Principles in Food Growing.

Training (online)17:3019:00

24
Feb
2021

Wildlife Friendly Food Growing

Wildlife friendly food growing training session with Sinead Fenton from Aweside Farm.

Training (online)17:3019:00

24
Feb
2021

Spring into action: An event to launch Good to Grow Days of Action 2021

Join us for a chance to virtually meet up with other growers across the Good to Grow and Capital Growth networks to discuss...

Webinar10:0011:30

3
Feb
2021

How to Grow for Climate Change

With an ever changing climate, we need to adapt the way we grow and cultivate our productive gardens.

Training (online)17:3019:00

27
Jan
2021

Looking after your Soil Health

Achieving and maintaining a healthy soil is the most important aspect when growing food organically.

Training (online)17:3019:00

20
Jan
2021

Irrigation and Watering in Food Growing

Find out the best way to use water, and when to conserve it covering methods such as drip hoses, sprinklers, mulching and cover...

Training (online)17:3019:00

4
Nov
2020

Plant-based Cooking from your Garden

Learn how to make Ragda Pattice, a classic Indian street favourite, using produce you can easily grow in your garden.

Training (online)18:0012:00

28
Oct
2020

Parakeets of London

Discover the myths and the facts behind how these bright and noisy birds came to populate so many areas in London.

Training (online)18:0012:00

21
Oct
2020

Forest Gardening

Learn what a forest garden is, how it works, and how you can set one up in your garden or community space however big or small it...

Training (online)18:0000:00

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Multicolour Cyanotype with Sustainable Darkroom

OmvedGardens Townsend Yard, London N6 5JF

30 May 2026 | Accredited training

Discover a low-toxicity alternative to analogue colour printing in this sustainable image-making workshop delivered by Hannah Fletcher.

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Barn Conversation: Alice Vincent & Joycelyn Longdon on Listening

OmvedGardens Townsend Yard, London N6 5JF

11 Jun 2026 | Event

Join writer and author Alice Vincent and environmental justice technologist and Phd Joycelyn Longdon for a powerful conversation about how listening shapes their work. They'll explore their latest books: Hark: How Women Listen (Vincent) and Natural Connection (Longdon), digging into the ways listening fosters resilience, empathy, and reconnection.

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Foraged & Wild Plants: preserving vibrant flavours and medicinal benefits

OmvedGardens Townsend Yard, London N6 5JF

13 Jun 2026 | Accredited training

Summer solstice is the peak of the foraging calendar, a time when fragrant herbs, medicinal greens, and vibrant blooms are at their most potent. In this workshop you will learn how to capture these beautiful seasonal plants and transform them into a culinary pantry of botanical gins, restorative tonics, and medicinal preserves.

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The Regenerative Garden: Low Cost Food Growing with Vicky Chown

OmvedGardens Townsend Yard, London N6 5JF

27 Jun 2026 | Accredited training

This hands-on workshop will show you how to turn everyday scraps and store-bought produce into thriving plants, making food growing accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Learn how to grow herbs, vegetables, and microgreens from kitchen staples like shop-bought peas, garlic, and fresh herbs. Whether you're new to food growing or looking to expand your skills, this session will equip you with practical, low-cost techniques to start growing your own food at home, no garden required!

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