Summer of Growing Workshops

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Whether you are passionate about gardening, looking to improve your landscaping skills, or simply keen to learn something new, our popular one-day horticulture and landscaping workshops are the perfect way to spend a day.

If you have ever considered a career change or dreamt of turning your passion into a profession, these workshops are also a fantastic way to try something new. Spend a day experiencing the subject, developing practical skills and discovering whether one of our full or part-time courses could be the next step in your journey.

Led by industry experts, these hands-on workshops offer a relaxed and enjoyable environment where you can meet like-minded people, pick up practical skills and take away plenty of ideas and inspiration. From organic vegetable growing and herb cultivation to plant propagation, wildflower meadow creation, fruit tree pruning, planting design, block paving and brickwork, there's something for everyone.

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Why join a workshop?

Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, aspiring professionals and self-employed landscapers looking to broaden their knowledge, confidence and services.

  • Learn practical skills you can use straight away
  • Meet people who share your interests
  • Gain expert tips and advice from experienced tutors
  • Explore a potential new career path before committing to a longer course
  • Enjoy a fun, hands-on day in a relaxed learning environment
  • Affordable and easy to fit around work, family life and summer plans
  • No long-term commitment
  • Ideal for both hobbyists and small business owners

Our workshops start in June

Urban Green Space Walking Tour

Led by Dr Faye Thomsit-Ireland, walk through the City and explore its courtyards, parks and gardens.

Gardening for Early Years

Designed for home educators working with Early Years and Key Stage 1 children.

Growing Herbs

Designed for complete beginners, this enjoyable and practical one-day workshop will introduce you to the rewarding world of growing herbs at home.

How to Grow Vegetables Organically

If you have an allotment or aspire to grow your own food, this one-day workshop led by an expert in organic vegetable growing is a great place to learn more.

Propagation by Cuttings

If you want to learn how to take successful cuttings and how to propagate plants then this one-day workshop is a great introduction.

Propagation by Seed

If you would like to experiment with seeds and grow a wider variety of plants, this one-day workshop is ideal.

Planting For Designers

This helpful planting workshop has been designed for designers. You will learn some basic practical skills to add to your skills portfolio.

Summer Tree Identification

If you would like to learn more about trees and would like an overview of trees in your local area, this one-day workshop is for you.

Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden Space

If you want to help nature in your local area but are unsure where to start, then this one-day workshop is an ideal introduction.

Create a Wildflower Meadow

If you would like to help biodiversity thrive in your garden space or would like to turn an area of lawn into a wildflower meadow, this one-day workshop will show you how.

Introduction to Block Paving

If you are interested in learning how to update your own garden with hard landscaping, or need to replace or repair existing block paving, this workshop is for you.

Introduction to Brick Work

Ideal for gardeners looking to expand their skills, this course provides an introduction to one of the most mindful hard-landscaping disciplines.

Introduction to Fencing

If you want to learn the basics of installing fencing for your own garden or gardening business, then this workshop is ideal.

Introduction to Laying Rigid Paving

This workshop provides an introduction to slab laying, including the all-important sub-base. A valuable skill for landscapers and anyone looking to create a patio in their garden.