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Events and training from Capital Growth


19
Oct
2022

Save your seeds - from theory to practice

Start your seed saving journey and be part of the green revolution with this online training session with Julie Smith on...

Training (online)17:3019:00

16
Oct
2022

Food growing for climate change

Join us for an interactive training session with Than at Regent's Park Allotment Garden to learn about how to grow food in...

Training (in person)10:3013:00

21
Sep
2022

Beginners Guide to Fruit Tree Care for Health & Harvest

Join us online for training on beginners fruit tree care and the opportunity to bring your related questions to the very...

Training (online)17:3019:00

16
Sep
2022

Growing for Change pledge + handbook launch event

As part of #UrbanHarvest2022, we are excited to be launching the Growing for Change pledge + handbook which has been co-produced...

Campaign event 14:0015:00

11
Sep
2022

Urban Harvest 2022

Between 11-18 September, Capital Growth is inviting gardens across London to open their doors to volunteers and members of the...

In person event09:0012:00

9
Sep
2022

September Spotlight Garden open day

We're back with our Spotlight Garden programme featuring GET OUT Food Forest this September. Come join us there on...

Open day16:0019:00

28
Jul
2022

Social media and digital comms for community gardens

Join us for an online training session with Hackney Herbal founder Nat Mady to learn how community gardens can use social media...

Training (online)17:3019:00

24
Jul
2022

London Permaculture Festival workshop: Permaculture in Action

Capital Growth is proud to sponsor Kayode Olafimihan's 'Permaculture in Action' workshop at this year's London...

Training (in person)15:3017:00

24
Jul
2022

London Permaculture Festival workshop: Introduction to Urban Permaculture

Capital Growth is proud to sponsor Susannah Hall's 'Introduction to Urban Permaculture' workshop at this year's...

Training (online)14:0015:30

20
Jul
2022

July Spotlight Garden Open Evening

Come visit our July Spotlight Garden for a magical open evening in GoGrowWithLove's secret Love Garden N17 on Wednesday 20...

Training (online)16:0019:00

Events and training from our network


Design your climate resistant border

EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

16 Nov 2024 | Accredited training

EcoLocal one day workshop: Creating a beautiful garden that stands up to the challenges of climate change is no small feat. With everything from scorching summers to floods in winter, we need our garden borders to be resilient as well as stunning all year round. So, how do we create a border that not only survives but thrives? Led by our RHS qualified tutor, you’ll learn: ‘successional’ planting techniques, soil improvement, plant choice, pest and disease problems.

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Growers' training: soil health and composting

The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes

16 Nov 2024 | Accredited training

Soil is much more than just dirt! Soil health is one of the most fundamental aspects of growing food crops. At the Vine Road Community Growing Project, we make our own compost to feed the soil and follow a no-dig approach to help protect our soil structure and cultivate the soil ecology. In this session we will look at how to cultivate healthy soil, as well as explore the ins and outs of making compost.

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LGBTQ+ growing group

The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes

16 Nov 2024 | Event

Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow together. We welcome anyone - new to gardening or experienced growers! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there is someone on hand to guide the session. The group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. It is free to attend, but please book via Eventbrite.

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Forest Farm Peace Garden, bottom of Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, IG6 2XL

8 Dec 2024 | Accredited training

Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at our in-person Christmas Wreath making workshop. This fun and interactive event is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Christmas decorations. Tickets £25 includes all materials, mince pies and mulled apple juice

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The Magic of Houseplants

EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

12 Dec 2024 | Accredited training

Did you know you can improve your physical and mental health simply by growing houseplants? From helping us breathe well to relaxing and recharging us, houseplants are magical! Led by our RHS qualified tutor, this half-day workshop to explore all the benefits that houseplants bring and start your own collection

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Practical Organic Gardening course (Level 2)

Sydenham Garden, 28a Wynell Road, SE23 2LW

6 Feb 2025 | Accredited training

Practical Organic Gardening is a Level 2 course, designed by Sydenham Garden and accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). The 10-month course runs weekly on Thursdays, from 5th Feb – 11th Dec 2025. It is open to adult learners with some experience in gardening, who would like to develop their understanding of plants, soil and sustainable gardening techniques. Places will be prioritised for those living with a mental and/or physical health issue.

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10-week Gardening Fundamentals evening course with EcoLocal

EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

12 Feb 2025 | Accredited training

We have an exciting new gardening course at EcoLocal. Our RHS qualified and award-winning Horticultural tutor has developed a 10-week classroom-based evening course called ‘Gardening Fundamentals’ that takes you through the full range of gardening activities, from looking after and improving soil to pruning, propagation, design and keeping plants healthy. This new course will run on a Wednesday evening between 7 and 9pm for 10 consecutive weeks between 12th February and 16th April 2025.

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