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Introduction to Garden Design for Urban Enviroments

Sep

26

September 26–26, 2026

Calthorpe Community Garden, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Introduction to Garden Design for Urban Enviroments is a full-day, practical workshop intended to teach basic garden design principles. This workshop will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Calthorpe Community Garden in London.

What to Expect

  • Learn basic garden design principles for urban environments.
  • Understand how successful gardens are planned, designed, and brought to life.
  • Explore environmentally responsible and sustainable design practices.
  • Combine classroom-based learning with practical observation and discussion in an award-winning community garden.
  • The session is led by Charlie, an experienced horticulture teacher.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone planning their own garden, considering a career in garden design, or simply interested in understanding the design process to transform urban outdoor spaces.

Practical Information

The workshop is 7 hours long. Attendees are encouraged to bring a notebook and pencil. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.

Programme

This workshop will cover:

  • The challenges of designing for small urban environments
  • Developing initial concepts and garden themes
  • Site analysis and preparing a space for development
  • Drawing simple garden plans to scale
  • Core principles of effective garden design
  • Sustainability and reducing environmental impact through thoughtful design

Topics

Garden Design Urban Gardening Sustainability Horticulture Environmental Design