Workshop Overview

Surrey Docks Farm is delighted to offer a series of introductory Sunday afternoon gardening themed workshops based around growing in urban environments.

We have a diverse mix of growing spaces across the Farm, a bespoke composting system and a productive muck heap managed with the help of our biodigester – all of which bring alive learnings and experiences to share during the workshops. All workshops will end with a question and answer session with relaxing and rejuvenating herbal teas harvested from the Herb garden at the Farm.  

Teacher Bio

Bex Clarke is an experienced community gardener who specialises in organic food growing in urban areas. She trained in Organic Horticulture at Organiclea’s Hawkwood Plant Nursery, graduating with a distinction in City & Guilds Level 2 in 2013 and has worked for a range of community based charities. In April 2017 she qualified as a Horticultural Therapist with a specialism in adults with mental ill health in partnership with Thrive and Coventry University. She is now working at Surrey Docks Farm as a Green Mentor connecting adults with plants and nature at the Farm, and acoss Southwark.  

Introduction to urban food growing
Organic Gardening Techniques – Sunday 26th March

Come and join us to learn about key organic gardening techniques to help plan and keep your vegetable garden thriving!

This workshop will cover

• What is crop rotation and why is it so important?
• How to look after your soil
• How to use companion planting to deter pests and attract beneficial insects
• Making potting compost on the Farm

Take home some beneficial seedlings to plant out at home, all propagated from seed and nurtured at the Farm.

Introduction to urban food growing
Vertical Vegetables – Sunday 30th April

Would you like to know how to make the most of your growing space? Join us to discover the most productive vegetables to grow in small urban spaces.

This workshop will cover

• Choosing productive edible crops to grow vertically
• How to prepare containers
• How many hours of sunshine are needed for particular crops
• Irrigation – the most efficient uses of water
• Making potting compost on the Farm

Take home some seedlings to plant out at home, all propagated from seed and nurtured at the Farm.

Refund Policy: Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the workshop date. Please be aware no refunds are available for cancellations within 14 days. 

Accessibility: The main Farm site itself is accessible, however one room is only accessed by a flight of stairs and during some workshops we may enter horticulture areas that have uneven ground. If you have any accessibility requirements please get in touch before booking.

Gift Voucher: These workshops make a great present! If you’re buying as a gift, feel free to download the certificate below and simply add your recipients name and the booking number you receive on your email confirmation.