Learn how to plan and build a compact green retreat in Sydney with our Small Space Gardening course. Whether you have a balcony, courtyard, or limited urban area, this course empowers you to creatively utilise your surroundings. Discover how to build a sustainable, personalised garden suited to your environment while reconnecting with nature and boosting your well-being.
You’ll explore a diverse range of garden styles and categories – from vertical gardens and indoor spaces to kitchen and community gardens – while understanding the essentials of structure, sunlight and water systems. Designed especially for urban dwellers, this course balances inspiration with practical guidance for greening your environment.
Course Outline
- Styles of small space gardens: vertical, container, balcony, zen, and more
- Structural needs: drainage, flooring types, water access
- Plant care essentials: light, soil, watering systems
- Potting media, composting, and plant nutrition
Schedule & Pricing
- Next available session starts: 13 June 2026, 8:30am – 11:30am
- Course Fee: $159
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Additional Information
- This course does not include pest or disease management content
- Specific plant selection for your local area is not covered
Details
You will learn
- Identify styles suitable for small urban gardens
- Assess environmental factors impacting plant growth
- Develop a personalised compact garden plan
You will get
- Hands-on planning and design guidance
- Comprehensive garden style knowledge
- Inspiration for sustainable living in small spaces
Appropriate for
Beginners and experienced home gardeners interested in compact and urban gardening
Preparation
What to bring
- Sketch pad, pencil and eraser
- Notepad and pen or tablet for notes
What to wear
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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