Learn how to grow delicious, fresh vegetables in your own garden with our hands-on vegetable gardening workshop in Sydney. Discover the essential fundamentals for establishing a thriving veggie patch, including how to assess sunlight, drainage and soil quality.
Find out which vegetables grow best in Sydney’s climate and how to select the right plants for your space. Master effective garden care techniques such as watering, mulching and improving soil health, and explore practical ways to grow vegetables in pots and containers for small-space gardening.
Whether you’re growing for flavour, health or sustainability, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate a productive home garden.
Course Content
- Garden mixes vs soils: Understand composts, soils and mixes, and build strong garden foundations.
- Location and quality: Choose and assess your site, and select suitable containers or garden beds.
- Maintenance: Watering options, mulching, composting and fertiliser basics.
- Plant choices: Seeds vs seedlings, seasonal planting and selecting suitable vegetable varieties.
Important Information
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or chemical treatments.
- Specific plant selection advice for your local area is not included.
Schedule & Pricing
- 20 June 2026, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus
- Course fee: $159
Details
You will learn
- Assess soil quality, sunlight and drainage for a productive garden
- Choose suitable vegetables for Sydney’s climate and your space
- Apply effective watering, mulching and soil improvement techniques
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced gardening tutor
- Comprehensive notes on soils, compost and plant selection
- Practical tips for garden beds and container growing
Appropriate for
Beginners and experienced gardeners who want to grow their own vegetables at home.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gardening gloves
- Face mask for handling potting mix or soil
- Notepad and pen or device for taking notes
What to wear
Casual, suitable for gardening activities
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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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