Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service
Course Information Sheet 2023-2024
Course TitlE: Getting to know your Urban Garden
Overview
Date: 14 June 2024 to 12 July 2024 - 10am to 12pm
Who is the course for?
This series of 5 weekly 2 hour online workshops is aimed at anyone with an interest in growing - whether you have an allotment, a garden, a balcony or just some indoor space that you want to brighten up with plants. If you’ve tried and failed, this course is aimed at getting you back on track to gardening glory and harvesting heaven. The course will have an emphasis on edible plants, but will touch a little upon ornamental and houseplants plants too.
What will you learn?
You will learn numerous aspects about gardening and each session will zoom into a different topic including:
● Understanding soil and composting
● Plant basics - what they are, how they ‘work’ and what they need to survive
● Propagation - how to bring seeds and cuttings to life – including ones from your own kitchen
● Understanding and dealing with common pests, diseases and weeds
● Harvesting and enjoying your produce
Essential equipment and resources
● Notebook and writing materials
● A computer of device with online access to Zoom
What next?
You can enrol onto our Community Gardening courses, Plant ID workshops, Gardening Skills Level 1 or one of the many creative courses available. Please see our prospectus and website for the full list of courses available
Prosp Content
What next?
You can progress onto our other Horticulture courses, such as Level 1 Gardening in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow. We also offer courses in arts, crafts, fashion, and many more.
Please see our website for more information: www.lbwfadultlearning.co.uk
Contact:
Telephone: 020 8496 2974
Email: adult.learning@walthamforest.gov.uk
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