Learn how to propagate, produce and grow your own garden plants in this hands-on Plant Propagation Course at Sydney Community College. Discover the practical skills real gardeners use to create thriving, abundant gardens from scratch.
Using modern propagation tools alongside time-tested traditional techniques, you’ll work with a diverse range of stock plants and learn how to grow healthy herbs, flowers, greenery and vegetables. This course adapts to seasonal conditions, helping you plan and propagate successfully all year round.
You’ll gain the confidence to select sturdy, reliable plants for your space and produce them cheaply and in large numbers—saving money while filling your garden quickly. Enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing plants from their earliest beginnings and take home some of your propagated creations.
Course Content
- Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings (leaf, stem, root, rhizome) and division
- The 8 easy steps to sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings
- Propagation mixes, watering, nutrition and plant care
Important Notes
- This course does not cover plant selection for specific locations
- No pest or disease identification or management
- No chemical treatment advice
Details
You will learn
- Perform a range of plant propagation techniques
- Grow plants from seeds, cuttings and division
- Match suitable propagation methods to different plants
You will get
- Hands-on practice with propagation tools and materials
- Expert guidance from an experienced gardening tutor
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Home gardeners of all experience levels, including beginners, renters and garden owners wanting practical propagation skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gardening gloves (tight fitting preferred)
- Face mask for handling potting mix or soil
- Sharp secateurs, garden snips or scissors
What to wear
Comfortable gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes
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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