Learn how to plan and create your own green space with our gardening short courses in Sydney!
Living in the urban sprawl of Sydney is fantastic for lifestyle, food, and entertainment, but often space is limited. This workshop helps you transform that limitation into an opportunity to build lush, productive green spaces—even if you only have a balcony or small courtyard. With a hands-on and creative approach, you'll learn how to adapt to your environment and design a garden that reflects your lifestyle and passions.
Gain valuable insights into creating gardens for food, enjoyment, wellbeing, and community building. This comprehensive workshop is ideal for seasoned gardeners looking to deepen their knowledge and explore advanced concepts in garden design and maintenance.
Course Outline
- Garden design basics – light, soil, water, space, and suitable plant types
- Maximizing vertical and indoor space for planting
- Tailoring garden designs to user needs and time availability
- Different garden environments: front and backyards, street gardens, indoor rooms and balconies
- Urban-friendly edible gardening techniques including espalier
- Pest and disease management fundamentals
- Plant propagation techniques including leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, and division
You will learn
- Identify key elements of successful garden design
- Plan a garden that suits both users and environment
- Apply plant biology and compost planning for soil development
You will get
- Expert-led guidance on advanced garden planning techniques
- Hands-on instruction in vertical and small space gardening
- Demonstrations in pest care and propagation methods
Appropriate for
Experienced gardeners with a solid understanding of gardening fundamentals who are looking to deepen their practical and theoretical skills.
What to bring
- Sketch pad, pencil and eraser
- Notepad and pen or a tablet for notes
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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Gardening Intensive Workshop
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