Course schedule
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Short Courses - Spring/Summer 2025
Our short courses for Spring/Summer 2025 have almost finished. Scroll down for Autumn 2025 dates – or click here to jump straight to Autumn
| Course details: | Date | Centre | Format | Time | Price | Next step: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GARDEN DESIGN SHORT COURSE evening course | Learn the main priniciples of Garden Design and the practical processes of appraisal, mood & concept plans, measuring and drawing up plans, creating designs and planting plans, choosing hard and soft landscaping and making plant lists. 8-week course held over 9 weeks (1-week half term break) on Monday evenings in our Station Hall classroom in Herne Hill | Mon 20th Jan - Mon 17th Mar 2025 | Herne Hill (Station Hall) | 8-week course - evenings | 5pm - 7pm | £425 | CLOSED |
| Making the Most of Your Garden | Do you have a garden? An outside space? A windowsill? Come and develop your understanding of it, what is already there and how it can be enhanced. The aim of the course is for students to go away with a plan or, at the very minimum, knowledge of the potential of their space. | Saturday 8th & Sat 15th February 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | 2-day course (mornings) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £105 | CLOSED |
| Fruit & Vegetable Growing basics | 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. Morning workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 8th March 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | CLOSED |
| Making the Most of Your Garden | Do you have a garden? An outside space? A windowsill? Come and develop your understanding of it, what is already there and how it can be enhanced. The aim of the course is for students to go away with a plan or, at the very minimum, knowledge of the potential of their space. | Saturday 15th & Sat 22nd March 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | 2-day course (mornings) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £105 | CLOSED |
| Fruit & Vegetable Growing basics | 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. Morning workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 29th March 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | CLOSED |
| INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE - SHORT COURSEevening course | 8-week evening course introducing the basics of horticulture. Start learning more about horticulture, just in time for Spring! Informal, friendly and practical course; classroom-based with demonstrations and plenty of actual plants to illustrate the themes of each lesson. 8-week course (with half term break) starting after Easter on Wed evenings in our Station Hall classroom in Herne Hill | Weds 30th April - Weds 25th June 2025 | Herne Hill (Station Hall) | 8-week course - evenings | 6pm - 8pm | £375 | CLOSED |
| Fruit & Vegetable Growing basics | 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. Afternoon workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 10 May 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 2pm - 5pm | £49 | FULL - join waiting list |
| Introduction to Garden Design | Garden design. What is it? How do they do it? This mini-course offers students the opportunity to think about gardens from a planning or design perspective. It aims to demystify the art and language of garden design as well as offering a few practical techniques for planning outside spaces. Course held on two consecutive Saturdays in our Herne Hill classroom with a maximum of 12 students. *This course was previously known as Garden Design for Beginners | Saturdays 10th & 17th May | Herne Hill | 2-day course (mornings) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £95 | FULL - join waiting list |
| Propagating Garden Plants | The most cost-effective way to a beautiful garden! By growing from seed, taking cuttings and dividing existing plants you can create a garden at a fraction of the cost of buying at a garden centre. Our Beginners Propagation Workshop will show you the tips, tricks and techniques required to fill your garden with colour and fragrance through the year. Saturday workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 24th May | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Morning workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | ENROL |
| Propagating Garden Plants | The most cost-effective way to a beautiful garden! By growing from seed, taking cuttings and dividing existing plants you can create a garden at a fraction of the cost of buying at a garden centre. Our Beginners Propagation Workshop will show you the tips, tricks and techniques required to fill your garden with colour and fragrance through the year. Saturday workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 14th June | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Morning workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | ENROL |
| Practical Gardening Skillsevening course | A four-week practical course covering some essential knowledge and techniques for the gardener. Learn about choosing plants, and keeping them alive and healthy. Understand the soil and the seasons. Explore how to plan your gardening. Other topics include seeds, weeds, planting, maintenance, soil improvement, digging, not digging, propagating ... A fun, confidence-building course aimed at beginner & intermediate gardeners but open to anyone. Monday evening course in Herne Hill with a small group | Summer 2025 (four weeks) tbc | Herne Hill | 4-week course (one evening per week) | 5-8pm | £245 | Register Interest |
| Composting Workshop (Autumn Term) | Workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 11th October 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop (pm) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | REGISTER |
| Wildlife-friendly Gardening (Autumn Term) | Workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 8th November | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop (pm) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | REGISTER |
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Short Courses - Autumn 2025
Our short courses for Spring/Summer 2024 have now finished. We will be adding our Autumn 2024 dates here soon.
| Course details: | Date | Centre | Format | Time | Price | Next step: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN DESIGN SHORT COURSEevening course | Learn the main priniciples of Garden Design and the practical processes of appraisal, mood & concept plans, measuring and drawing up plans, creating designs and planting plans, choosing hard and soft landscaping and making plant lists. 8-week course held over 10 weeks (2-week half term break) on Monday evenings in our Station Hall classroom in Herne Hill | Mon 22nd Sep - Mon 24th Nov 2025 | Herne Hill (Station Hall) | 8-week course - evenings | 5pm - 7pm | £435 | ENROL |
| Fruit & Vegetable Growing basics | 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. Afternoon workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 27th Sep 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | REGISTER |
| Composting Workshop | Workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 11th October 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | REGISTER |
| Wildlife-friendly Gardening | Workshop in our Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) classroom with a maximum of 12 students. | Saturday 8th November | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Half-day workshop | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £49 | REGISTER |
| Making the Most of Your Garden | Do you have a garden? An outside space? A windowsill? Come and develop your understanding of it, what is already there and how it can be enhanced. The aim of the course is for students to go away with a plan or, at the very minimum, knowledge of the potential of their space. | Saturday 15th & 22nd Nov 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | 2-day course (mornings) | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £115 | REGISTER |
| Christmas wreath-making workshop | A seasonal workshop to end the term with! Christmas Wreath-making using seasonal foliage and berries including some from your own garden if you wish. Learn how to construct a wreath from scratch and decorate with a selection of seasonal foliage & berries, gathered for you on the farm. You can make your design really personal by bringing along some of your own foliage too if you wish. You will leave with your own beautiful wreath to hang on your door which will last you well into the New Year. | Saturday 29th November (tbc) | Telegraph Hill | Afternoon workshop | 3-6 pm (tbc) | £65 | NOTIFY ME |
| Christmas wreath-making workshop | A seasonal workshop to end the term with! Christmas Wreath-making using seasonal foliage and berries including some from your own garden if you wish. Learn how to construct a wreath from scratch and decorate with a selection of seasonal foliage & berries, gathered for you on the farm. You can make your design really personal by bringing along some of your own foliage too if you wish. You will leave with your own beautiful wreath to hang on your door which will last you well into the New Year. | Thursday 27th November (tbc) | Herne Hill | Evening workshop | 6-9 pm (tbc) | £65 | NOTIFY ME |
| Christmas wreath-making workshop | A seasonal workshop to end the term with! Christmas Wreath-making using seasonal foliage and berries including some from your own garden if you wish. Learn how to construct a wreath from scratch and decorate with a selection of seasonal foliage & berries, gathered for you on the farm. You can make your design really personal by bringing along some of your own foliage too if you wish. You will leave with your own beautiful wreath to hang on your door which will last you well into the New Year. | Saturday 7th December (tbc) | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Afternoon workshop | 2-5 pm (tbc) | £65 | NOTIFY ME |
| INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE - SHORT COURSEevening course | 8-week evening course introducing the basics of horticulture. Start learning more about horticulture, just in time for Spring! Informal, friendly and practical course; classroom-based with demonstrations and plenty of actual plants to illustrate the themes of each lesson. 8-week course (with half term break) starting in January on Wed evenings in our Station Hall classroom in Herne Hill | Weds 21st Jan - Weds 18th Mar 2026 | Herne Hill (Station Hall) | 8-week course - evenings | 6pm - 8pm | £395 | ENROL |
| Practical Gardening Skillsevening course | A four-week practical course covering some essential knowledge and techniques for the gardener. Learn about choosing plants, and keeping them alive and healthy. Understand the soil and the seasons. Explore how to plan your gardening. Other topics include seeds, weeds, planting, maintenance, soil improvement, digging, not digging, propagating ... A fun, confidence-building course aimed at beginner & intermediate gardeners but open to anyone. Monday evening course in Herne Hill with a small group | Summer 2026 (four weeks) tbc | Herne Hill | 4-week course (one evening per week) | 5-8pm | £245 | Register Interest |
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Part-time Course: 'A Year in the Garden'
| Course | Course details: | Start Date | Centre | Day | Time | Price | Next step: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Year in the Garden | Daytime course | SEPTEMBER 2025 | Herne Hill (Rosendale Rd) | Tuesdays | 10.30am - 2.30pm | £275 reservation deposit plus £870 per term | ENROL |
| A Year in the Garden | Daytime course | SEPTEMBER 2025 | Telegraph Hill | Fridays | 10.30am - 2.30pm | £275 reservation deposit plus £870 per term | ENROL |
| A Year in the Garden 'lite' (3 stand-alone evening courses covering the basics between them) evening course | A series of 3 rolling one-term (8-week) evening courses which between them cover the essentials of horticulture, basic garden design and practical gardening | SEPTEMBER 2025 | Herne Hill (Station Hall) | Autumn 2025: Monday evenings (intro to Garden Design) Spring 2026: Wednesday evenings (intro to Horticulture) Summer 2026: tbc | 6pm -8pm | Intro to Garden Design - £435 Intro to Horticulture - £395 Practical Gardening - £245 tbc | More info |