Key Facts

  • Starting
    9 Oct 2026
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    3 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Friday
    Start Date
    9 Oct 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MHRX182ML

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free
Live Well for Less - Christmas Decorations from the Garden

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:

  • Christmas table decorations with materials from the garden
  • Natural festive foliage uses
  • Christmas tree decorations using textiles, clay and upcycled materials

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 previous experience needed

  • 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)
  • 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.