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Key Facts

  • Starting
    5 Feb 2027
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    3 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Friday
    Start Date
    5 Feb 2027
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MHRX184ML

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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Live Well for Less - Growing Edibles

Live Well for Less - Growing Edibles

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Discover a traditional range of sustainable activities for green living in this new practical 3-week course. The best hands-on gardening course for people who want to grow indoors and outdoors but don't know where to start. In this 3 week capsule course you will learn how to grow seed, propagate plants and use plants for decorations and cooking.

After you complete the programme you will leave with skills, confidence and living plants for your cooking and seasoning.

Topics include:

  • Soil and compost types
  • Planting a range of seeds to grow into edibles
  • Basic plant needs and growing terms (feeding, watering, propagation)

Save money and learn tips and techniques for a more healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Please note there is a £15 materials fee for this course.

  • Entry Requirements


    No formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced students.

  • Course Content


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  • Progression Next Steps


    You can go on to study on one of our practical gardening courses including Introduction to Sustainable Gardening and Gardening for Wellbeing.

    You can also continue to learn new skills in cooking, baking and sustainability at one of these courses which run throughout the year:

    • Cook Well for Less
    • Bake Well for Less
    • Live Well for Less (look out for other themes throughout the year)

  • Additional Information


    Course materials and ingredients fee - £15
    Please ask at admissions if you are eligible for a discount
    All materials included in the price!
    Please contact your tutor Beata Allen for any additional information on beata.allen@stcg.ac.uk

  • Course Structure


    One of 6 Live Well for Less courses with different seasonal themes running throughout the year. For more information see website or contact beata.allen@stcg.ac.uk

  • Assessment Details


    Assessment will be ongoing and designed to support learning and skill development through tutor feedback, practical tasks, self-assessment and peer discussion.