Gardening for Beginners

Whether you have an expansive backyard or a cosy apartment balcony, you can cultivate your own thriving green oasis. This comprehensive gardening course is designed to teach you the foundational skills of successful cultivation from the ground up.

If you are looking for the perfect introduction to gardening for beginners, this workshop will strip away the guesswork. You will discover how to analyze your soil, choose the ideal potting mixes, and master the golden rule of landscaping: “the right plant for the right place.” Learn how to maintain a vibrant, beautiful outdoor space year-round with minimum effort and maximum reward.

Course Details & What to Bring

• What to Bring: Please bring a notepad and pen to jot down your ideas.
• What’s Included: Comprehensive course notes are provided so you can focus on learning.
• Availability: Places are strictly limited to ensure personal attention—reserve your spot today!

Meet Your Instructor: Judith Sleijpen

Learn from one of the industry’s most passionate and qualified experts. Your tutor for this gardening course is Judith Sleijpen, an accomplished horticulturist and garden designer.

Judith graduated with distinction in Urban Horticulture from the Ryde School of Horticulture and spent years gaining hands-on experience in the retail nursery industry. Through her business, Gardens, Balconies and Beyond, she provides premium garden design and horticultural consultancy.

Judith’s Professional Highlights & Affiliations

• Media Contributor: Member of the Horticultural Media Association; monthly columnist for Peninsula Living, with featured articles in Better Homes and Gardens, Landscape Contractor and Manager, and The Garden Gurus.
• Industry Expert: Member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture and former member of the Speakers’ Bureau of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
• Community Leader: Former Committee Member of the Sydney Executive Committee of Open Gardens Australia and official garden competition judge for Ryde, Camden, Campbelltown, Bayside, and Randwick.
• Event Leader: Tour leader for the prestigious David Jones Flower Show.

Passionate about plants, gardens, and supporting local bee populations, Judith is dedicated to sharing her lifetime of green-thumb wisdom with a new generation of growers.