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Events and training from Capital Growth


26
Apr
2024

Create a school food growing space

Join us for this in-person training on setting up a food-growing site in your school.

In person event11:0013:00

27
Apr
2024

Our Right to Grow Summit: a gathering of London food growers

The one-day summit for food growers to explore how we can build a citizen’s Right to Grow on London’s public-sector land.

In person event13:0017:00

12
May
2024

From pests to partners: natural pest and disease management

How to thriving gardens and happy ecosystems through a holistic approach to pests and plant care

In person event10:0013:00

22
May
2024

Create your food growing curriculum

Learn how to create a school garden curriculum through the school calendar year.

In person event14:0016:30


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

28
Jul
2021

Growing Autumn and Winter Vegetables

Thought Spring and Summer were the only seasons of food bounty? Learn how you can grow your own vegetables all year round!

Training (online)17:3019:00

27
Jul
2021

Permaculture Principles in Food Growing

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

Training (online)17:3019:00

21
Jul
2021

Pest Management for Organic Gardeners

How to manage pests in your garden without using chemicals or other nasties!

Training (online)17:3019:00

14
Jul
2021

An Introduction to Beekeeping

Join trainer Sara Ward to find out how you can get started recognising the roles and responsibilities of beekeeping throughout...

Training (online)17:3019:00

7
Jul
2021

Growing Food for Nutrition

Join Nutritional Therapist and Grower, Sabrina Henry, for an informative and interactive food growing education.

Training (online)17:3019:00

30
Jun
2021

Edible Flowers

Join trainer Sinead Fenton to discover the wonder of edible flowers and why it's so beneficial to incorporate flowers in your...

Training (online)17:3019:00

29
Jun
2021

Setting up a Community Garden

Learn the foundations of setting up a community garden with Poppy George and Patrick McCabe from Incredible Edible Lambeth.

Training (online)17:3019:00

Training from our network


How to Run a Community Gardening Session for Volunteers w/ Permablitz London

Kentish Town City Farm, 1 Cressfield Cl, London NW5 4BN

9 May 2024

Join us in Kentish Town City Farm's beautiful garden, as Kayode and Susannah from Permablitz London guide us through their processes for bringing together groups of volunteers. Outcomes: Designing a volunteer session to include more than a series of practical tasks Planning in learning outcomes to volunteer gardening sessions How to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can contribute When: 10am-4pm, Thursday 9th May 2024 Cost: £20 per organisation*

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Grow Your Own Herbs Masterclass

Hackney Herbal Garden, 1 Trowbridge Road, London E9 5LD

19 May 2024

This informative workshop will be a mix of theory and practical activities to give you all the knowledge you need to feel confident about growing your own herbs. It is suitable for complete beginners and those who already have some gardening or growing experience. We will cover: Growing herbs in different settings; Propagation, How to care for the soil and for your plants using organic methods, Harvesting and Preserving your harvest.

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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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