Welcome to Introduction to Street Gardening!

An introduction to Heartscapes, a little on me (course creator Emma Cutting) and why I think this course is what the world needs right now.

In this lesson we will go through the aims of this course, what we will cover and clarify a couple of things to do with language so we are clear moving forward!

We go through what street gardening is known as generally and then go through what it is to us, outlining 4 principles.

We go through the many many benefits of street gardening - social, environmental and more.

In this lesson we will cover what local council guidelines are all about, their immense variety from council to council and why it is a good idea to follow them.

In this lesson we go through what every council wants you to do before you put your pitchfork into the ground- a Before You Dig.

In this lesson we cover hand tools, watering gear, larger tools and a few tips as well!

We will go through some questions about the site and hopefully you will see the site in a different way!

We go through ways to help you design your street garden (try not to get put off by the word ‘design’, we are just collecting some ideas!).

In this lesson we go through 3 ways you can remove weeds and suggestions for signage.

We go through some tips to improve water retention and how to improve your soil health without bulking it up.

In this lesson we go through how to plant, when to plant, what type of mulch works in public realm and more!

We go through 13 tips that will help you enjoy your ongoing street gardening journey through the seasons.

In this lesson we go through watering techniques, common misunderstandings about watering and when/how often to water.

Here we are going through the 5 challenges that you will most likely come across- dryness, weeds, plant theft, dog poo and litter.

In this lesson we will go through what it is like connecting with everyone and anyone!

In this lesson we go through 2 important things I’ve learned around dogs when street gardening and I share a few stories.

You may not have any council issues but then again you might. In this lesson I go through 9 things I have learned the dealing with councils, how to handle an aggressive local laws officer and how to start the journey towards changing your local guidelines.

Here are some of the people that have inspired me and some stories and articles that might inspire you!

In this final lesson we visit some local street gardens and talk with amazing street gardeners.

Reflections are so important but so often missed. So here we take some time reflect on and celebrate the work you have just accomplished.