Bring the outdoors in and transform your home into a lush, calming oasis with our Indoor Plants & Gardens Workshop. Discover a wide variety of indoor plants, from foliage varieties that add texture and tranquility to flowering plants that introduce colour and fragrance. Explore climbing and trailing plants to create elegant cascades and dynamic vertical displays that elevate any room.
Learn essential plant care techniques to keep your indoor garden healthy and flourishing. We’ll cover effective watering, fertilising and pruning practices, along with how to evaluate light conditions in your home to select and position plants for optimal growth.
Build confidence in long-term plant care by mastering re-potting techniques and identifying early signs of common plant health issues. You’ll also explore creative ways to style your indoor spaces, blending plants into harmonious arrangements that bring fresh energy and visual impact to your home.
Course Content & Activities
- Hands-on practice including re-potting, potting up, pruning and plant propagation.
- Understanding plant types: foliage, flowering, climbing and trailing varieties.
- Positioning plants according to light quality and room conditions.
- Plant maintenance: watering, fertilising, pruning and organic pest control principles.
- Creative styling and arranging plants for beautiful indoor displays.
Important Notes
- Practical sessions may vary depending on season, weather and garden availability.
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification, management, or chemical treatments.
- Specific local plant selection advice is not included.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-session workshop, 8:30am–12:30pm.
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
- Please check the website for current dates and pricing.
Details
You will learn
- Implement effective watering, fertilising and pruning techniques
- Assess light conditions to choose and position indoor plants correctly
- Troubleshoot common plant health issues and re-pot with confidence
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced gardening tutor
- Hands-on practice with re-potting and propagation techniques
- Practical tips to style and maintain thriving indoor plants
Appropriate for
Plant lovers and gardening enthusiasts who want practical skills to successfully grow and maintain healthy indoor plants.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad and pen or device for notes
- Gardening gloves and a face mask
- Optional: one or two plants and potting mix for practice
What to wear
Casual, suitable for gardening activities
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney 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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