Key Facts

  • Starting
    16 Jan 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    12:30
    Duration
    3 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Friday
    Start Date
    16 Jan 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABX295TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 37.50

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Green Skills: Planning what to sow and grow in a small garden

Green Skills: Planning what to sow and grow in a small garden

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Explore what you can grow in your space however small.

Whether you have an allotment, garden, balcony or pots on a windowsill, discover how to get started to grow your own vegetables, herbs and ornamentals. Learn how to cultivate a range of crops from seed to harvest, and to troubleshoot common problems.

  • Entry Requirements


    You do not need previous experience in gardening

  • Course Content


    • Choosing what to grow and when
    • Understanding your space
    • learning about the needs of different plants and how to make them thrive
    • Sowing seeds and understanding how to keep seedlings healthy
    • The importance of soil

  • Progression Next Steps


    You can progress to an RHS gardening course or other short horticulture courses at South Thames College

  • Course Structure


    This will be a classroom-based course covering some theory as well as tips and advice, but will include practical elements such as sowing seeds and propagating from cuttings.

  • Assessment Details


    Classroom assessment will take place throughout all sessions with tasks and activities and classwork to check your learning.