Discover the practical skills real gardeners use to propagate, produce and grow their own plants. In this hands-on Plant Propagation Course, you’ll learn how to quickly and successfully multiply a wide variety of herbs, flowers, greenery and vegetables for your home garden.
Using modern propagation tools and equipment, along with time-tested traditional techniques, you’ll work with a diverse range of stock plants and propagation methods. Learn how to identify sturdy, reliable plants for your garden spaces and gain the confidence to nurture new life from seed, cuttings and divisions.
This course also covers seasonal considerations, propagation mixes, and the care and maintenance of newly established plants. You’ll leave with practical experience, transferable horticultural skills, and the satisfaction of growing plants from their very beginnings.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform a range of plant propagation methods and techniques.
- Grow plants from seeds, cuttings and divisions in suitable mediums.
- Select appropriate propagation processes for different plant types.
Course Content
- Propagation from seed, separation, division and rhizome division.
- Stem cuttings (soft-tip, herbaceous, semi-hardwood, hardwood) and leaf cuttings.
- Seed sowing steps, transplanting seedlings, watering, nutrition and maintenance.
Please Note
- This course does not cover plant selection for specific locations.
- No pest or disease identification or management advice is included.
- No chemical treatment guidance is provided.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 8:30am–12:30pm.
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
- Course fee: $169.
Details
You will learn
- Perform multiple plant propagation techniques
- Grow plants from seed, cuttings and division
- Match suitable propagation methods to plant types
You will get
- Hands-on practice with modern propagation tools
- Access to a variety of stock plants
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Home gardeners of all experience levels, including beginners, renters, and anyone wanting practical propagation skills without costly mistakes.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gardening gloves (tight fit preferred)
- Face mask for handling potting mix
- Sharp secateurs or garden snips
What to wear
Casual gardening attire
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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