Gardening Workshops in Hackney: Practical Skills with Core Landscapes
Hands-on community gardening workshops in Homerton, Hackney. ecoACTIVE is proud to partner with Core Landscapes to deliver a series of practical, beginner-friendly gardening workshops focused on pruning, propagation, and drought‑resilient gardening.
These workshops are free thanks to support from the Hackney Community Fund.
Taking place across Core Arts’ award‑winning green spaces, these workshops support sustainable urban gardening, climate resilience, biodiversity, and positive mental health. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to refresh your skills, these sessions offer expert guidance, practical techniques, and a welcoming community setting.
Pruning Workshop: The Hows and Whys of Pruning
Tuesday 3 February | 10.00am–12.00pm (repeated 1.00pm–3.00pm)
Community gardening workshop in Hackney
Unsure when or how to prune plants? This pruning workshop in Hackney breaks down the basics, exploring both traditional and non‑traditional pruning techniques. You’ll learn why pruning matters, how it supports plant health, and gain the confidence to try it yourself.
Designed for beginner gardeners and those wanting to brush up their skills, the session includes live demonstrations and hands‑on gardening in the Core Arts Community Garden behind St Barnabas’ Church.
Tools are provided and the site is wheelchair accessible. Please dress for outdoor conditions. Tea and coffee are provided, with toilets available at nearby Homerton Library.
Plant Propagation Workshop: Make Your Own Plants for Free
Tuesday 3 March | 10.00am–12.00pm (repeated 1.00pm–3.00pm)
Propagation using semi‑ripe and basal cuttings
Want free plants? This plant propagation workshop in Hackney shows how easy it is to grow new plants from cuttings. Using semi‑ripe and basal cutting techniques, you’ll learn practical skills supported by simple science.
The session includes demonstrations, guided practice, information sheets, and cuttings to take home, all set within the Core Arts community garden.
The site is wheelchair accessible, tools are supplied, and refreshments are provided. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Toilets are available at Homerton Library.
Drought‑Resilient Gardening Workshop: Water – Getting Ready for a Hot Summer
Wednesday 11 March | 10.00am–12.30pm
Climate‑resilient gardening in London
Climate change and extreme weather are reshaping how we garden in cities. This drought‑resilient gardening workshop in London focuses on practical water‑saving techniques used across Core Landscapes’ green spaces in Homerton.
Participants will take part in a guided walking tour of multiple nearby sites, exploring rainwater harvesting, soil care, plant choice, and irrigation systems, including solar‑powered solutions. There is plenty of time for questions, discussion, and shared learning.
The walk covers several sites within short walking distance. Fold‑up chairs can be provided at each stop if required. Tea and coffee are provided, with toilets available at Homerton Library.
About Core Landscapes and ecoACTIVE
Core Landscapes is a Core Arts project transforming underused green spaces to support positive mental health while responding to the climate change and biodiversity emergencies. Their gardeners use creative, sustainable growing practices, including up‑cycling, recycling, and organic methods, to make gardens thrive in urban environments.
These community gardening workshops in Hackney are delivered in partnership with ecoACTIVE, with support from Hackney Council, and take place at the Core Arts Community Garden behind St Barnabas’ Church.
Join us this spring to build practical gardening skills, connect with your local community, and learn how small actions in green spaces can support people and planet.
