Container Gardening

About this course

The workshop explores how to create attractive, sustainable container gardens in confined spaces and how to use movable pots within larger gardens. Participants examine container types, plant selection and ways to combine plants effectively, including considerations for exposed high-rise balconies and artificial landscapes. The session also covers growing media, peat-free options and homemade mixes, alongside drainage, feeding and ongoing maintenance. It introduces the terminology and horticultural considerations involved in planning container arrangements that remain suitable for their chosen plants over time.

What you'll learn

• Select containers and plants that are compatible with one another
• Group plants to create effective container arrangements
• Assess growing media options and match them to plant choices
• Apply principles of drainage, feeding and routine container maintenance
• Adapt container gardening approaches to exposed balconies and changing positions within larger gardens

Is this course right for you?

Listed at all levels, the workshop is intended for learners exploring container gardening in settings ranging from window boxes and balconies to larger gardens. It considers both fixed displays and movable containers, including the particular exposure of high-rise locations.

• Relevant to growing in window boxes, balconies or small outdoor gardens
• Also addresses how containers can be positioned and managed within larger gardens
• Includes consideration of exposed high-rise balcony conditions