Community Gardening

This course is available for enrolment.

Course code: HIG5573

This green skills course on community gardening is designed for learners interested in making a positive environmental impact and gain essential knowledge that will help them to become a successful gardener.

when
From 22 May 2025 to 29 May 2025
Thu 10:00-16:302 weeks
Date
22 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:30
Date
29 May 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:30
where
High Trees - Community Education and Training Hub 

220 Upper Tulse Hill

London
SW2 2NS


fees

free

who

High Trees Community Development Trust

Assessment Method

<p>Learning Plans will record your progress and achievement. </p>

<p>Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course and you will get the opportunity to complete an end of course evaluation form. </p>

Equipment Required

<p>None</p>

Are there any set books?

<p>No</p>

Work set between sessions?

<p>No</p>

Description

<p>This green skills course on community gardening is designed for learners interested in making a positive environmental impact and gain essential knowledge that will help them to become a successful gardener.  Participants will gain hands-on experience in sustainable gardening practices while learning how to cultivate plants, promote biodiversity, and enhance local ecosystems.  Your tutor will explore topics such as how to grow what is easy, different type of soil and what to plant and  how to deal with pests and diseases whilst being kind to the ecosystem. During this course learners will also develop transferable skills such as problem-solving and effective group working.  you through the approaches and essential knowledge  This course is for all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home in their houses, balconies, gardens or community gardens. </p>

What can students expect?

<p>This green skills course on community gardening is designed for learners interested in making a positive environmental impact and gain essential knowledge that will help them to become a successful gardener.  Participants will gain hands-on experience in sustainable gardening practices while learning how to cultivate plants, promote biodiversity, and enhance local ecosystems.  Your tutor will explore topics such as how to grow what is easy, different type of soil and what to plant and  how to deal with pests and diseases whilst being kind to the ecosystem. During this course learners will also develop transferable skills such as problem-solving and effective group working.  you through the approaches and essential knowledge  This course is for all with little or no gardening experience, and especially those hoping to begin gardening at home in their houses, balconies, gardens or community gardens. </p>

<p>You will learn using a combination of working in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis through practical activities and demonstrations.</p>

How will the course be assessed?

<p>Learning Plans will record your progress and achievement. </p>

<p>Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course and you will get the opportunity to complete an end of course evaluation form. </p>

External Qualification

<p>None</p>

Previous experience required?

<p>This course is open to adults who are resident in Lambeth (or in other London boroughs) and who are interested in this subject area. </p>

What is the progression route?

<p>You will be offered advice and guidance during the course on what you could do next. For example, you could progress to a Level 3 Community Organising, an accredited course in ICT or a functional skills qualification. </p>

What should students bring?

<p>N/A</p>

How long is the course?

<p>1 week</p>

Are there any costs?

<p>No</p>

Language of Instruction

<p>English</p>

Language of Assessment

<p>English</p>