Community Class: Grow Your Own Food!

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop that explores sustainable gardening practices and helps you build confidence in growing your own food. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical techniques, and easy-to-follow guidance for cultivating healthy plants in an eco-friendly way.

Together, we will be sowing seasonal seeds such as tomatoes, peppers, and lettuces, learning about soil health, composting, watering methods, and how to care for seedlings as they grow. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue your gardening journey at home, no matter how much space you have. All growing materials and plant-based light refreshment are provided.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is for adults only. Please sign up to the family session if you wish to come with your children.

Founder of The Barefoot Planter, Chauntelle Lewis delivers sustainable solutions through gardening workshops, cooking classes, and dining experiences. She shares her expertise in growing edible produce, including herbs, vegetables, and fruit, to inspire and educate individuals on eco-friendly gardening practices.

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Cancellation Policy

As a small charity with limited spaces, we ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t attend a free community class, so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are considered late cancellations, and missing a class without notice is a no-show. If you have three or more late cancellations or no-shows within 12 months, unfortunately we will not be able to book you in for classes for 6 months. However, if you have questions or need to discuss your attendance, please email us at classes@madeinhackney.org. Thank you for helping us make the most of our free community resources and ensure we can reach as many people as possible.

Late-Comers Policy

Please aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class to settle in comfortably. To avoid disrupting the session and to ensure we finish on time, we’re unable to admit anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late. Unfortunately, arriving later than this will be considered a no-show.