Discover how to propagate, produce and grow your own garden plants in this hands-on Plant Propagation Course in Sydney. Learn practical techniques used by experienced gardeners to quickly grow an abundance of healthy herbs, flowers, greenery and vegetables for your home garden.
You’ll work with modern propagation tools and equipment, explore a variety of stock plants, and practise time-tested methods that have been used for generations. This course focuses on building confidence and transferable skills so you can successfully establish and maintain new plant life throughout the seasons.
Propagation allows you to produce plants affordably, fill garden spaces faster, and nurture plants from their very beginnings. The course adapts seasonally to ensure relevance and practical application all year round.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform a range of plant propagation methods and techniques.
- Grow plants from seeds, cuttings and divisions using appropriate mediums.
- Select suitable propagation processes for different plant types.
Course Content
- Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings (leaf, stem, rhizome & root) and division.
- The 8 easy steps to sowing seed and transplanting seedlings.
- Propagation mixes, nutrition, watering, care and maintenance.
- Stem cuttings: soft-tip, herbaceous, semi-hardwood and hardwood techniques.
- Leaf and fleshy stem propagation methods.
Please Note
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or management.
- No advice on chemical treatments or plant selection for specific locations.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop, 8:30am–12:30pm.
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
- Course fee: $169.
Details
You will learn
- Perform a range of plant propagation techniques
- Grow plants from seeds, cuttings and divisions
- Match propagation methods to suitable plant types
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Hands-on practice with propagation tools
- Seasonal advice for plant care and maintenance
Appropriate for
Home gardeners of all levels, including beginners, renters, and anyone wanting practical plant propagation skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gardening gloves (tight fit recommended)
- 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 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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