Let's Grow Preston Gardening Club
Learn Gardening with Expert-Led Practical Workshops in Preston
Join a friendly local gardening club run by Let's Grow Preston. Learn real gardening skills through hands-on workshops led by a qualified horticulturalist.


About the Club
Workshops
The Let’s Grow Preston Gardening Club is run by a local charity with one simple aim: to help people reconnect with nature and learn sustainable gardening skills.
Each session includes:
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A 45-minute talk from a qualified, local horticulturalist
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A one-hour practical gardening activity
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Handouts, demonstrations, and local supplier advice
You don’t need any experience — just curiosity and a willingness to give things a go.
After a Few Sessions You'll Be Able To:
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Grow vegetables from seed
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Improve your soil naturally
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Create a wildlife-friendly garden
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Keep your lawn healthy
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Propagate your own plants
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Solve common pests and disease problems
Examples of Workshops Topics:
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Seed starting and propagation
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Garden planning and lawn care
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Wildlife-friendly gardening
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Composting and soil care
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Growing your own food
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Seasonal garden tasks
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Flower arranging and harvesting
Some specialist sessions are offered as Premium Workshops, including:
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Growing in containers and baskets
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Bulb planting and seasonal displays
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Willow weaving (Christmas garlands)
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Apple grafting
Sessions are hands-on, relaxed, and suitable for beginners and improvers.

2026-2027
Workshops
Our Saturday morning workshops run from 10am–12pm and combine expert guidance with practical, hands-on gardening.
Each session includes:
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A 45-minute talk from a qualified local horticulturalist
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One hour of practical gardening activities
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Helpful handouts and take-home tips
Workshop Schedule
Standard Workshops
£5 per session for Standard members, £10 regular fee:
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16 May 2026 – Organic Gardening & Alternative Growing Methods
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5 September 2026 – Harvesting
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12 September 2026 – Harvesting, Pests & Diseases
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19 September 2026 – Propagation: Cuttings, Layering & Splitting
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26 September 2026 – Preparing the Ground
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7 November 2026 – Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
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30 January 2027 – Fruit Tree Pruning (including shrubs, scions)
Premium Workshops
£20 per session for Standard members, £25 regular fee:
Premium workshops include extra materials and specialist guidance.
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24 October 2026 – Bulbs & Winter/Spring Containers
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14 November 2026 – Willow Weaving: Making a Christmas Garland
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6 February 2027 – Apple Grafting
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Are You An Allotmenteer?
We're always happy to give our local allotments a discount code on our workshops. If you think you might be eligible for this, please email us at letsgrowpreston@gmail.com.

