This is a fun activity in Walworth. , London
In this welcoming workshop for complete beginners, you'll learn the essential principles of sustainable gardening in our award-winning garden setting. You'll gain practical knowledge to start growing successfully, whether you have a full garden, balcony, or indoor space.
The session covers key fundamentals including soil health, basic propagation, and plant selection, with a focus on eco-friendly techniques that work with nature. You'll learn how to avoid common pitfalls and select the right plants for your space, whilst developing an understanding of pruning basics and natural pest management.
This interactive workshop encourages questions throughout, allowing you to shape the learning experience to your specific needs. Our experienced tutors ensure you'll leave with the confidence to begin your gardening journey, armed with sustainable practices that benefit both your plants and the wider ecosystem.
This session will cover:
- Growing media, compost and soil
- The basics of propagation
- What to grow that's easy
- Gardening with nature
- Pruning
- Pests and diseases - avoidance tactics that are kind to the ecosystem
- Right plant, right place and aspect - considerations for planning
Please note that for those interested in learning to grow food, we have another course called Introduction to Food Growing.
