Gardening for beginners
About This Event
Gardening for Beginners is a hands-on workshop designed to provide confidence and practical skills for successful growing. It takes place on Saturday, October 31 at Calthorpe Community Garden in London.
What to Expect
- Gain confidence and practical skills to start growing successfully.
- Develop a clear understanding of essential gardening techniques.
- Learn sustainable organic methods for caring for plants and soil.
- Receive expert guidance from Charlie, the Head Gardener and an experienced horticulture teacher.
- Engage fully with both theoretical principles and hands-on practical elements.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for complete novices or those with some existing plant experience who wish to understand essential techniques and develop their garden with purpose. Participants must be aged 18+.
Practical Information
The workshop runs for 7 hours (9 AM - 4 PM). Participants are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves and secateurs if they have them. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.
Programme
- Basic horticulture terminology
- Understanding your soil and growing conditions
- Basic propagation techniques
- Aftercare and pruning
- Choosing the right plant for the right place
Topics
Oct
31
– 31
October 31–31, 2026
Location
Calthorpe Community Garden
258-274 Grays Inn Rd
London, WC1X 8LH · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Organizer
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