Learn how to grow plants in pots and containers with our gardening short courses in Sydney! Whether you’re a budding enthusiast or a seasoned gardener, this course is designed to unlock your creativity and help your plants flourish in any environment.
From mastering growing techniques and potting mixes to selecting containers and styling indoor and outdoor spaces, this hands-on gardening course will give you the confidence to nurture thriving green collections—on balconies, patios, or in your home garden.
Course Outline
- Essential techniques for optimal watering, pruning, fertilising, soil drainage, and re-potting
- Understanding and choosing suitable potting mixes and containers
- Practical hands-on sessions including potting, transplanting, and propagation
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 4 hours
- Upcoming Dates: 15 Nov 2025 (10:00 am–2:00 pm), 16 May 2026 (8:30 am–12:30 pm)
- Price: $99 per session
Note
- This course does not include pest or disease management or use of chemical treatments. For local plant selection advice, please consult your local horticulturist.
You will learn
- Determine ideal placement and containers for different plant types
- Understand potting mix, watering, fertilising, and pruning essentials
- Confidently pot, re-pot, and propagate plants through hands-on practice
You will get
- Hands-on gardening experience with plants and containers
- Knowledge of practical tools and materials for container gardening
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Gardeners seeking in-depth container gardening knowledge and practical skills.
What to bring
- Notepad and pen, or tablet/phone for notes
- Gardening gloves and a face mask for hygiene
- Optional: personal plants and potting mix for practice
What to wear
Casual
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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Plants, Pots & Container Gardening
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