Learn how to grow healthy, vibrant plants in pots and containers with this hands-on gardening course in Sydney. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this practical class will help you refine your plant care skills and confidently create thriving green spaces in your home, balcony, patio, or garden.
Discover essential growing techniques, understand the science behind potting mixes, and explore how container size and materials affect plant health. Through demonstrations and practical activities, you’ll gain the confidence to nurture herbs, flowers, greenery, and vegetables in containers of all shapes and sizes.
Course Highlights
- Essential growing techniques including watering, fertilising and pruning
- Understanding potting mix, drainage, airflow and root health
- Choosing the right pots and container sizes for optimal growth
- Creative design and styling of container arrangements
- Long-term care, re-potting and troubleshooting common issues
Practical Activities
- Immersion soaking and water transplanting
- Potting up, re-potting and stabilising plants
- Stem propagation and root pruning techniques
Please Note
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or chemical treatments.
- Specific plant selection advice for local areas is not included.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop (4 hours)
- Fee from $99 (subject to change)
- Statement of Completion provided
Details
You will learn
- Identify and select suitable plants for containers
- Apply reliable watering and maintenance techniques
- Choose the right potting mix, container size and materials
You will get
- Hands-on practical gardening experience
- Expert guidance from an experienced tutor
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Gardeners seeking in-depth knowledge about growing plants in pots and containers.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad and pen or device for notes
- Gardening gloves and face mask
- Optional: Your own plants and small bag of potting mix
What to wear
Casual; wear suitable clothing for gardening activities.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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