Beginner gardener planting seedlings in soil at gardening workshop in Sydney
AU$159.00
Next: Sat, 02 May 8:30AM (AEST)

Gardening for Beginners


Discover the joy of creating your own green space with our Gardening for Beginners course in Sydney. Learn the essential fundamentals of soil preparation, plant selection and garden care so you can confidently start and maintain a thriving indoor or outdoor garden.

This practical and easy-to-follow course simplifies core gardening concepts into actionable steps. With expert tips and troubleshooting advice, you'll gain the skills to grow healthy plants and transform your space into a vibrant sanctuary.

Course Content

  • Light: Sunlight and shade tolerance, and how plants generate energy.
  • Soil Structure: Garden soils, potting mixes, composts, texture and soil testing.
  • Watering & Irrigation: When and how to water, drainage, aeration, and manual vs automatic systems.
  • Garden Operations: Mulching, weeding, fertilising and general maintenance.
  • Plant Types: Choosing plants suited to indoor/outdoor spaces, sun/shade and dry/wet conditions.

Please note

  • This course does not cover pest or disease identification or management.
  • No advice is given on chemical treatments.
  • Specific local plant species selection is not included.

Schedule & Pricing

  • One-day workshop (8:30am–12:30pm).
  • Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
  • Course fee: $159.

Details

4 hours

You will learn

  • Grow healthy indoor and outdoor plants
  • Choose suitable soils, composts and garden mixes
  • Establish and care for new plants with confidence

You will get

  • Expert gardening guidance
  • Hands-on practical experience
  • Statement of Completion

Appropriate for

Beginner gardeners who want to start growing and caring for plants.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Notepad and pen or digital device for notes
  • Gardening gloves
  • Face mask for handling potting mix or soil

What to wear

Casual; wear comfortable gardening clothes


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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