Wikifarmer presents

Urban gardening: 

A practical guide to growing your own food

What's included?

  • 3 Modules
  • Course duration up to 2-3 hours
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Learn how to grow fresh, healthy food in small urban spaces, while supporting pollinators and building a garden that thrives in your local climate. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to essential plant biology and environmental principles, giving you the confidence to choose the right plants and grow them successfully.

You'll explore how to design edible gardens for limited spaces, apply efficient watering and fertilizing practices, and attract beneficial insects for a healthy ecosystem. The final module offers detailed cultivation guides for popular crops like tomatoes, onionscarrots, basil, and strawberries that are ideal for beginners ready to get growing right away. Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or shared garden, this course helps you grow food sustainably and with purpose.

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What users say about the course

I never thought I could grow my own food in my tiny apartment balcony, but this course showed me how! The step-by-step lessons made it simple, and now I have fresh herbs and veggies all year round.

Sara K., Urban Gardener, New York

What users say about the course

The plant biology section helped me understand why some plants thrive while others struggle. With the crop guides, I finally harvested my first healthy tomatoes and lettuce!

James L., First-Time Gardener, London

What users say about the course

I’m a community garden coordinator and found the ecological design and companion planting sections invaluable. It’s made a huge difference in how we plan and manage our garden plots.

 David N., Community Organizer, Cape Town

This course is for you...

Aspiring Home Gardeners
Ready to start growing your own food but unsure where to begin? This course guides you through the basics, from plant biology to practical crop cultivation.
Urban Gardeners with Limited Space
Looking to maximize your balcony, rooftop, or small yard with edible plants that support pollinators and thrive in your environment.
Community and School Garden Coordinators
Seeking effective methods and design principles to build resilient, productive edible gardens that engage and educate.
Eco-Conscious Gardeners
Wanting to create sustainable, climate-smart gardens that attract beneficial insects and promote biodiversity.

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