Horticulture Courses
Allotment Growing Course
AQA Certificate level 1 on Sustainable Gardening
We're planning to run our Sustainable Gardening Course again, starting in March 2026. To help us prepare and secure funding to make the course as accessible as possible, please fill this expression of interest form to join our waiting list.
Please note there will likely be a £200 total cost for the course, though payment plans will be available. Also, we'll need a minimum number of participants to be able to run the course.
Harvesting the Seasons:
a natural approach to urban food growing
Do you want to grow plants and vegetables sustainably but don't know where to begin?
Are you already growing but looking to boost your yield and manage pests naturally?
Would you love to connect with like-minded people but need a weekend-friendly course?
Join us at Calthorpe Community Garden for a hands-on course in sustainable urban food-growing. Learn practical techniques to improve soil health, grow food year-round and reduce environmental impact - all while becoming part of a supportive community.
What you will learn
Eco-Friendly Practices: Discover rainwater harvesting, natural pest management (including a hands-on slug defence tutorial) and how to attract pollinators. Build healthy soil health without chemicals
A Year-Round Bounty: Plan your garden’s cycle for a continuous food supply. Learn about intercropping, winter crops, and companion planting.
Food Growing Techniques: Master seed sowing, transplanting and pruning, and other key skills like pricking out and potting up.
Course Timetable
The 2026-2027 course will have 10 workshops held every 3-5 weeks . Each session will last 2.5 hours, combining theory with hands-on practice. Total fee for the course will be around £200 for the 10 sessions
Ready to grow sustainably? Register your interest today by filling our expression of interest form
This course is delivered in collaboration with Mad Leap
