Living in Sydney’s urban landscape doesn’t mean giving up on greenery. This Small Space Gardening Course will show you how to plan, design and create a thriving garden in compact spaces such as balconies, courtyards and small backyards.
Discover how to adapt to your environment, work with light and structural limitations, and select suitable plants and garden styles. Whether you want to grow food, create a relaxing retreat, or build a vibrant community space, you’ll gain practical knowledge and creative inspiration to transform even the smallest area into a flourishing green haven.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify suitable garden styles for urban small spaces.
- Assess light, aspect and structural conditions for healthy plant growth.
- Develop a personalised and sustainable small garden concept.
Course Content Highlights
- Styles and categories of small space gardens including balcony, courtyard, vertical, kitchen and container gardens.
- Understanding structural limitations, drainage, water access and practical solutions.
- Plant requirements: sunlight, growing media, watering systems, fertilising and pot selection.
Additional Information
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or chemical treatments.
- Specific local plant selection advice is not included.
Schedule & Pricing
- Next session: 13 June 2026, 8:30am–11:30am
- Location: Rozelle Campus
- Course fee: $159
Details
You will learn
- Choose the right garden style for compact urban spaces
- Evaluate sunlight, aspect and structural limitations
- Create a personalised small-space garden plan
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced gardening tutor
- Practical design frameworks for small gardens
- Inspiration for sustainable and creative green spaces
Appropriate for
Beginners and experienced home gardeners
Preparation
What to bring
- Sketch pad, pencil and eraser
- Notepad and pen or tablet for notes
What to wear
Casual
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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