Fundamentals of Gardening - adult education class

Course overview

This course is now full.

Join celebrated gardening expert Sarah Foss this autumn to unlock the secrets of beautiful, thriving gardens. This engaging course uses the winter months in the classroom at Imperial South Kensington to teach the fundamental principles of successful gardening, with practical activities to help you gain essential skills you can put into practice in your own garden come spring.

Each week, Sarah will guide you through a different key topic, including expert pruning techniques, effective pest management strategies, creative garden design ideas, and successful plant propagation methods. By exploring the how and why behind each aspect of gardening, you'll learn valuable professional insights and practical tips to confidently apply in your own garden.

Whether you're a budding enthusiast or looking to refine your gardening skills, this course provides a friendly, supportive environment to grow your knowledge, meet like-minded gardeners, and enhance your gardening passion.

Reading material or special equipment needed (if any)

None required.

Term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 6 October 2025 until week ending 12 December 2025

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the academic content or teaching of this course, please contact the Programme Manager for Imperial after:hours, Dr Michael Paraskos: m.paraskos@imperial.ac.uk

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi: c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).