Events and training from our network
Liberating Land for Collective Care
Kingsley Hall, E3 3HJ
23 Nov 2024 | Event
Join CFGN & the Blueprint Architects for a day of learning about alternative models of financing, accessing and liberating land for community use in urban and rural settings.
Join CFGN & the Blueprint Architects for a day of learning about alternative models of financing, accessing and liberating land for community use in urban and rural settings.
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Tower Hamlets Autumn Food Growers Gathering
Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG
26 Nov 2024 | Training
Celebrate the richness of autumn with stalls, talks, free lunch, autumnal workshops and activities, and hear what’s going on in the community gardens on the Isle of Dogs.
Celebrate the richness of autumn with stalls, talks, free lunch, autumnal workshops and activities, and hear what’s going on in the community gardens on the Isle of Dogs.
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Gardening for Insects, with Science
Online
27 Nov 2024 | Accredited training
Wondering how to boost the wildlife value of your garden, or how to avoid those ideas that seem good in theory but lack impact in practice? This workshop can help!
Run by ecologists and researchers, the Buzz Club applies a scientific eye to the world of wildlife gardening, with a particular focus on the invertebrates that play such vital roles in garden ecosystems.
Wondering how to boost the wildlife value of your garden, or how to avoid those ideas that seem good in theory but lack impact in practice? This workshop can help!
Run by ecologists and researchers, the Buzz Club applies a scientific eye to the world of wildlife gardening, with a particular focus on the invertebrates that play such vital roles in garden ecosystems.
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Growing for Wellbeing
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
4 Dec 2024 | Event
At these monthly Sessions, we invite you to improve your wellbeing by taking part in gardening activities, whilst connecting with others from the local community and learning new skills in a safe and welcoming environment. There will also be a chance to spend some mindful time in nature, for example, making herbal teas. We welcome people of all ages and abilities, whether you are a keen gardener or would like to try something new. All activities will take place at a pace that suits you.
At these monthly Sessions, we invite you to improve your wellbeing by taking part in gardening activities, whilst connecting with others from the local community and learning new skills in a safe and welcoming environment. There will also be a chance to spend some mindful time in nature, for example, making herbal teas. We welcome people of all ages and abilities, whether you are a keen gardener or would like to try something new. All activities will take place at a pace that suits you.
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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
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
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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LGBTQ+ growing group
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
14 Dec 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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Gardeniser Training
Online
8 Jan 2025 | Accredited training
A European, ECVET accredited Gardeniser training programme that supports community garden and farm projects. The Gardeniser Pro course is divided into 3 modules and each module includes units with one or more learning outcomes. The course is designed to run alongside any demanding role and produce genuinely useful, personalised resources through the tasks set.
A European, ECVET accredited Gardeniser training programme that supports community garden and farm projects. The Gardeniser Pro course is divided into 3 modules and each module includes units with one or more learning outcomes. The course is designed to run alongside any demanding role and produce genuinely useful, personalised resources through the tasks set.
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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.
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.
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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