Gardening Courses

Low-Maintenance Fruit & Vegetable Growing with the London School of Horticulture Saturday 22nd April 2023 (10am - 1pm) Rosendale Allotments Community Building, 227 Rosendale Rd, SE21 8LP Wherever you are growing your fruit and vegetables, whether that's in your garden or vegetable plot, or in containers on your balcony, there's always a lot to do for the the urban food grower. This practical workshop will start by looking at some general food-growing basics with an emphasis on 'low-maintenance' food growing. Students will then be taken through some seasonal practical tasks. We'll also look at how to compost and make your own growing mediums, and at how to use renewable, recyclable resources and organic practices. If weather and time allow there will also be a tour of a low-maintenance allotment plot and we'll discuss some of the traditional and less-traditional methods people use when growing fruit and vegetables. We'll be doing lots of practical tasks ... bring gloves and a strong shopping bag to take your pots home with you! Cost: £45. Click here to go to booking page

Bringing bees and pollinators into your London garden with the London School of Horticulture Saturday 22nd April 2023 (2 - 5pm) Rosendale Allotments Community Building, 227 Rosendale Rd, SE21 8LP Learn about bees, their needs and their behaviour, and about other insects and pollinators, with our expert beekeeper Dominique. As part of the workshop Dominique will take you to visit his hives on the allotment site (weather permitting). We will also look at specific planting strategies and plants that will enrich our gardens and balconies for bees and other pollinators. Workshop held on Saturday afternoon in our Rosendale Allotments classroom with a maximum of 12 students. Cost: £45. Click here to go to booking page

Learn how to Grow and Care for your Houseplants with the London School of Horticulture - evening workshop in Herne Hill Help your existing houseplants to thrive or discover the joys of nurturing your own miniature jungle. You'll learn all about plant selection, positioning, potting and repotting, watering techniques, particularly looking at some of the most popular houseplants. Join this fun and informative 2-hour session to start becoming a houseplant pro! Cost: £45. Click here to go to booking page Cost: £45