Hands propagating plant cuttings in pots at gardening class in Sydney
AU$159.00
Next: Sat, 18 Jul 8:30AM (AEST)

Plant Propagation Course


Learn how to propagate, produce and grow your own garden plants in this hands-on Plant Propagation Course in Sydney. Discover how real gardeners create abundance by growing healthy herbs, flowers, greenery and vegetables from scratch using practical, proven techniques.

You’ll explore both modern propagation tools and time-tested methods that have been used for generations. Gain confidence selecting sturdy, reliable plants for your garden and learn how to nurture them through seasonal changes for year-round success.

This course focuses on practical, transferable gardening skills so you can produce plants cheaply, in large numbers, and with the satisfaction of raising them from their earliest stages.

Course Content

  • Propagation from seed, cuttings (leaf, stem, root, rhizome) and division
  • The 8 easy steps to sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings
  • Propagation mixes, watering, nutrition, care and maintenance
  • Soft-tip, herbaceous, semi-hardwood and hardwood stem cuttings
  • Leaf cuttings, fleshy stem propagation and rhizome division

Please Note

  • This course does not cover plant selection for specific locations
  • No pest or disease identification or management
  • No chemical treatment advice

Schedule & Pricing

  • Single-session workshop (3–4 hours depending on date)
  • Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Course fee: $159

Details

3 hours

You will learn

  • Perform a range of plant propagation techniques
  • Grow plants from seeds, cuttings and division
  • Establish and maintain healthy new plant life

You will get

  • Hands-on training with modern propagation tools
  • Access to a variety of stock plants for practice
  • Statement of Completion

Appropriate for

Beginner and aspiring gardeners, renters or homeowners, and anyone wanting practical plant propagation skills without prior experience.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Gardening gloves (tight fitting)
  • Face mask for handling potting mix
  • Sharp secateurs or garden snips

What to wear

Casual gardening attire


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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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.

Terms

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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