Beat the January blues: Join our winter campus gardening sessions
The Sustainable Garden invites you to kickstart the new year with two special gardening sessions. Get some fresh air, embrace the seasons and get excited for the year ahead with some seed sowing and spring preparation!
Located next to the Roger Stevens building, the Sustainable Garden is a vibrant, edible, and wildlife-friendly space at the heart of campus. These sessions are open to all students, staff and Leeds residents looking to connect with nature, learn sustainable gardening techniques, and support their wellbeing.
Upcoming winter sessions
Seed sowing with the Winter Sowing Method
Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 1–3pm
About: Learn the art of winter sowing, a method that takes advantage of the season to start strong, healthy plants. This hands-on session will guide participants through the process of planting seeds to give them the best start for the growing year ahead.
Preparing the garden for spring
Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 1–3pm
About: Help us ready the Sustainable Garden for spring planting. This session will focus on tidying, organising, and preparing the space for new growth, ensuring it’s ready to bloom with the season.
Weekly sessions from march
From Wednesday, March 5th, regular weekly gardening sessions will recommence every Wednesday from 1–3pm. These sessions will cover everything from planting and harvesting to food preservation and sustainable gardening practices.
Get involved
No prior gardening experience is needed! These sessions are an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, meet like-minded people, and contribute to the community.
Mark your calendars and join us in cultivating a greener, healthier campus.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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