Plants, Pots & Container Gardening
Discover how to successfully grow plants in pots and containers with this hands-on gardening course in Sydney. Whether you’re a budding enthusiast or an experienced gardener, you’ll gain practical skills and confidence to help your plants thrive in any space.
Learn essential growing techniques, understand the science behind potting mix, and explore how container size, materials, and positioning affect plant health. From balconies and patios to indoor spaces and gardens, you’ll unlock the secrets to creating vibrant, thriving green displays.
This practical course combines expert guidance with demonstrations and hands-on activities to help you confidently care for herbs, flowers, greenery, and vegetables in containers.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify healthy plants and select reliable varieties for containers
- Apply essential techniques for watering, fertilising, pruning, and positioning
- Maintain long-term plant health through effective re-potting and care
Course Highlights
- Optimising drainage, airflow, and oxygen levels in pots
- Choosing the right potting mix and container materials
- Understanding container size and root growth dynamics
- Designing and stylising attractive container displays
- Hands-on practice including potting up, re-potting, transplanting, and propagation
Important Information
- This course does not cover pest or disease identification or chemical treatments
- Specific plant selection advice for local areas is not included
Schedule & Pricing
- Saturday 16 May 2026, 8:30am–12:30pm – $99
- Saturday 12 September 2026, 8:30am–12:30pm – $109
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Details
You will learn
- Select suitable plants for container growing
- Use proper watering and fertilising techniques
- Re-pot and maintain plants for long-term health
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced gardening tutor
- Hands-on practice with potting and propagation
- 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 tablet for notes
- Gardening gloves
- Face mask for protection from potting mix
What to wear
Casual; wear comfortable gardening clothes
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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