Plants, Pots & Container Gardening Course
Learn how to grow healthy, vibrant plants in pots and containers in this practical gardening short course in Sydney. Whether you want to beautify a room, balcony, patio or garden area, this course will help you build the skills and confidence to create thriving green spaces.
You will explore essential container gardening techniques, including potting mix, watering, drainage, plant positioning, container materials and long-term maintenance. Practical demonstrations and hands-on activities may include potting up, transplanting, re-potting, propagation, pruning and checking root moisture.
Course Content
- Essential growing techniques: oxygen, drainage, watering, fertilising and pruning.
- Potting mix and container choices: airflow, root patterns, materials, size and plant health.
- Design and maintenance: styling pots, using upcycled containers, re-potting and troubleshooting common plant issues.
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Price: $109
Please Note
- Practical sessions may vary depending on the time of year, weather, garden availability and classroom conditions.
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification, pest or disease management, or chemical treatments for plants.
- Specific local plant selection advice should be sought from a local horticulturist.
Details
You will learn
- Identify healthy plants and select reliable varieties for pots and containers.
- Apply practical techniques for watering, positioning, potting mix, drainage and maintenance.
- Grow and care for herbs, flowers, greenery and vegetables in indoor and outdoor containers.
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Hands-on demonstrations and practical container gardening activities.
- Confidence to design, maintain and troubleshoot your own potted plant collection.
Appropriate for
Gardeners and plant lovers seeking in-depth knowledge about growing plants successfully in pots and containers.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad and pen, or a tablet or phone for taking notes.
- Gardening gloves and a face mask for protection when handling potting mix or soil.
- Optional: one or two plants to pot, re-pot, propagate, prune or discuss, plus potting mix if needed.
What to wear
Casual gardening-appropriate clothing
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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