Learn how to plan and create your own compact green escape in urban Sydney. Whether you have a balcony, courtyard, or even a small backyard, this hands-on gardening course will help you transform that space into a beautiful, thriving garden for food, aesthetics, or wellbeing.
You’ll explore a wide range of garden types including vertical, container, herb, and balcony gardens while learning about sunlight requirements, soil mediums, watering systems and structural limitations of small gardens. This practical and creative course is perfect for urban dwellers who love plants and want to connect with nature.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify suitable small garden styles and structural requirements
- Assess environmental conditions for ideal plant growth
- Develop a personalised sustainable mini-garden design
Course Outline
- Types of small gardens: vertical, courtyard, balcony, container and more
- Understanding light, soil and environmental needs
- Garden aesthetics, layout and sustainability tips
- Managing water systems, pots and fertilisers
- Constraints and practical solutions for urban gardening
Schedule & Pricing
- Upcoming Session: Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 8:30am to 11:30am
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Fee: $159
What to Bring
- Sketch pad, pencil, and eraser
- Notepad and pen or a tablet for notes
Additional Information
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or chemical treatment methods
- Local plant species selection not included—please consult a local horticulturist for advice tailored to your area
You will learn
- Identify suitable small garden styles and structural needs
- Assess environmental and light conditions for gardening
- Design a personalised, sustainable compact garden
You will get
- Practical small space gardening skills
- Expert instruction in urban garden planning
- Inspiration for space-efficient green design
Appropriate for
Beginner and experienced home gardeners interested in small space gardening
What to bring
- Sketch pad, pencil and eraser
- Notepad and pen or tablet
What to wear
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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