Events and training from our network
Spring Bulb Planting at Meadow Orchard Project
Meadow Orchard Project - 151 Park Road, Crouch End, N8 8JD
9 Nov 2024 | Accredited training
Help us plant almost 300 spring bulbs at our beautiful community garden in Crouch End in North London.
Drop in session, hot drink provided! 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Each year we receive a good number of bulbs from the Haringey Parks Department. This autumn we have a big bag of Tulips and Camassia and we'll be supplementing this with another 160 bulbs!
Sturdy gloves, full instructions and cup of Mint & Lemonbalm tea provided!
Help us plant almost 300 spring bulbs at our beautiful community garden in Crouch End in North London.
Drop in session, hot drink provided! 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Each year we receive a good number of bulbs from the Haringey Parks Department. This autumn we have a big bag of Tulips and Camassia and we'll be supplementing this with another 160 bulbs!
Sturdy gloves, full instructions and cup of Mint & Lemonbalm tea provided!
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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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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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.
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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