Gardening for Small Spaces (balconies, patios, & containers)
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Gardening for Small Spaces (balconies, patios, & containers)

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July 25, 2026

Calthorpe Community Garden, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Gardening for Small Spaces is a full-day, hands-on workshop designed to help you make the most of limited growing areas, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at Calthorpe Community Garden in London.

What to Expect

  • Transform balconies, patios, courtyards, rooftops, or containers into thriving gardens.
  • Combine practical outdoor learning with classroom-based discussions.
  • Understand principles and techniques for successful small-space gardening.
  • Receive guidance from Charlie, the Head Gardener and an experienced horticulture teacher.
  • Explore sustainable, organic gardening methods tailored for smaller environments.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone aged 18 and over who wishes to create a productive and attractive garden in a limited space, including those with balconies, patios, or just containers.

Practical Information

  • The workshop runs for 7 hours.
  • Recording is not permitted during the session.
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves and secateurs if they have them.
  • Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
  • Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.

Programme

  • Planning a containerised display
  • Maximising your available space
  • Understanding the challenges of urban gardening
  • Choosing plants suited to small and urban environments

Topics

small space gardening container gardening urban gardening sustainable gardening organic gardening