Sustainable Food Growing Course
AQA Certificate level 1 on Sustainable Gardening
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
This course runs April 2025 – February 2026, with 10 workshops held every 3-5 weeks (breaks in August and December). Each session lasts 2.5 hours, combining theory with hands-on practice.
Group 1 : Friday evening (5:30pm to 8:00pm)
4 April, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 18 July, 26 September, 24 October, 28 November, 30 January 2026, 27 February.
Group 2: Saturday mornings (10:00am-12:30pm)
5 April, 26 April, 31 May, 28 June, 19 July, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November, 31 January 2026, 28 February.
Course Fees
£200 for 10 sessions (payment plans are available – details provided upon registration).
Ready to grow sustainably? Register your interest today!.
This course is delivered in collaboration with Mad Leap
