Grow Along Journey

Grow Alongs

Seasonal grow-along courses from Grow It Local trainers, grouped into step-by-step learning modules.

Courses

SpringCollection_2026 4 Steps Spring Collection 2026 Welcome to the Grow It Local Spring Collection 2026, featuring a selection of delicious heirloom favourites: Rocket, Bull's Blood Beetroot, Salad Bowl Mix Lettuce - and for the very first time - a flower variety, Cosmos Seashells . These colourful, easy-to-grow varieties are the perfect addition to get your garden blooming with whimsical flowers and fresh, delicious produce this spring. And the best part? You’ll be learning how to grow from Australia's favourite gardener and Grow It Local Patron, Costa , Sahar El-Chiekh from @sahars_suburban_garden , Mel Logozzo from @rewildingsuburbia and Grow It Local co-founder Paul West . In this course, you’ll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow from seed to harvest. Let’s get growing! MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDES Costa Cos
microgreens_magic_2 3 Steps Winter Collection 2026 Welcome to the Grow It Local Winter 26 Collection, Microgreen Magic, featuring a selection of delicious Microgreen Varieties: Broccoli, Radish, Carrot and Red Cabbage These colourful, delicious and easy-to-grow microgreens are the perfect way to keep growing tasty and nutritious produce this winter. And the best part? You’ll be learning how to grow with Grow It Local co-founder Paul West. In this course, you’ll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow microgreens from seed to harvest. Let’s do this! MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDE Paul West Paul West is a co-founder of Grow it Local, presenter of River Cottage Australia, food grower, cook and nature lover. When he’s not trying to help and inspire people to build a meaningful life around food and community, you can catch
3 Steps Autumn Collection 2026 Welcome to the Grow It Local Autumn 26 Collection, featuring a selection of cool season heirloom favourites: Rainbow Chard, Italian Parsley and Broccoli Spigariello These colourful, delicious and easy-to-grow varieties are the perfect way to get your patch full of tasty and nutritious produce this autumn. And the best part? You’ll be learning how to grow from legendary home growers Yen Nguyen ( @firsttrueleaves ), Michael Homan ( @gardeningwithmichael ) and Grow It Local co-founder Paul West. In this course, you’ll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow from seed to harvest. Let’s do this! MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDES Michael Homan Michael Homan is the friendly face behind Gardening With Michael , where he shares honest, no-nonsense gardening advice for everyday gr
Phil_Dudman 8 Steps The No-Dig Garden: A Quick Start Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwGDJfr2y50 Ready to grow more food with less back-breaking effort? Join legendary horticulturalist Phil Dudman in this free, step-by-step guide to the "No-Dig" method—the secret to thriving veggies without the hard yakka. We’ll show you exactly how to build better soil, banish weeds, and harvest incredible produce in just minutes a week, so you can put down the shovel and pick up the harvest. Watch the video workshop above, then follow the step-by-step Quick Start Mini Course. If you loved this taster, join Grow It Local+ today! You'll get curated heirloom seeds delivered straight to your door every season, unlimited access to over 25 workshops with experts like Costa Georgiadis and Paul West, and personalised advice whenever you need it. Support the moveme
Summer_Collection_Transparent 3 Steps Summer Collection 2025 Welcome to the Grow It Local Summer 25/26 Collection, a selection of warm season heirloom seeds featuring: Rainbow Carrots , Spaghetti Squash and Armenian Cucumber These interesting, colourful and easy-to-grow varieties are perfect to get your patch pumping with an abundance of delicious homegrown produce this Summer! And the best part? You’ll be learning to grow with Australia’s favourite gardener and local grower, Costa Georgiadis ! As well as home growing heroes Sahar El-Shiekh and Paul West! In this course, you’ll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow from seed to harvest. Let's do this! MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDES Costa Georgiadis Costa Georgiadis is a beloved landscape architect, environmental educator, and the energetic host of ABC’s Gardening Australia .
Untitled design 8 Steps Balcony & Small Space Growing Got a balcony, courtyard, or tiny backyard? Join Costa Georgiadis, Australia's favourite gardening guru and Grow It Local's national patron, in this free step-by-step guide to growing lush, productive food gardens in the smallest of spaces. By the end of this guide, you'll have a productive food garden growing on your balcony or in your courtyard, even if you've never grown a thing before. If you loved this taster, join Grow It Local+ today! You'll get curated heirloom seeds delivered straight to your door every season, unlimited access to over 25 workshops with experts like Costa Georgiadis and Paul West, and personalised advice whenever you need it. Support the movement and let's grow something great together, starting from just $10/month.
Spring_Collection_2025_Green (1) 6 Steps Spring Collection 2025 Welcome to the Spring Collection, a selection of heirloom seeds featuring three favourites: flavour packed Cherry Roma Tomatoes , creamy Black Beauty Eggplants , and super aromatic Genova Basil These easy-to-grow varieties are perfect to get your patch pumping with an abundance of delicious homegrown produce this Spring! And the best part? You'll be learning to grow with Australia’s favourite gardener and local grower , Costa Georgiadis ! As well home growing heroes Connie Cao and Mel Logozzo! You'll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow from seed. Lets do this! MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDES Costa Costa Georgiadis (@costasworld) is a landscape architect, environmental educator and passionate advocate for sustainable living. As the beloved host of ABC’s Gardening Au
Autumn_Collection 18 Steps Autumn Collection 2025 About Welcome to the Autumn Collection, a selection of heirloom seeds featuring three favourites: the crisp Romaine Lettuce Little Caesar , the sweet and snappy Paris Market Carrot , and the flavour-packed Spring Onion Pompei . These easy-to-grow varieties are perfect for adding fresh, homegrown flavour to your meals while keeping your patch thriving through the cooler months. And the best part? You'll be learning to grow with Australia’s favourite gardener and local grower , Costa Georgiadis ! You'll get the knowledge, skills and support you need to successfully grow from seed. Lets do this! Click packs to access “How to Grow” video content Featured educators. Learn to grow with… MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDE Costa Costa Georgiadis (@costasworld) is a landscape architect, environmental educator
summer-collection 15 Steps Summer Collection 2024 About Grow your own summer feast with our Summer Collection , featuring three seasonal heirloom varieties selected by Paul West - black cherry tomatoes, cocozelle zucchini, and a fragrant basil. You’ll learn to grow alongside three incredible growers and educators Mel Logozzo (@rewildingsuburbia), Connie Cao (@connieandluna) and Paul West (@_paul_west_). We’ll guide you every step of the way from patch-to-plate and be standing by to provide support, and help you overcome any problems in your patch. The Summer Collection is suitable for growing in your backyard or in pots or containers on a balcony or courtyard. Let’s grow together! Click packs to access “How to Grow” video content Featured educators. Learn to grow with… Connie Cao Connie Cao (@connieandluna) is a urban permaculture gardene
Microgreen Magic (1) 0 Steps Microgreen Magic About Welcome to Microgreen Magic, a selection of heirloom seeds featuring three varieties that are perfect for growing as microgreens: beautiful Sprouting Broccoli , crisp Sprouting Cabbage and magnificent Sprouting Mizuna. Microgreens are super simple to grow, packed with nutrition and the perfect food to grow over winter! This season you’ll be learning to grow with our very own Paul West! You’ll get the knowledge, skills and support that you’ll need to grow your very own crop of microgreens. “How to Grow Content” Let’s Grow Microgreens! https://youtu.be/YQ-7jW5wAH4 https://youtu.be/S36Mt03gsmE https://youtu.be/8DhGfm-nUD8 MEET YOUR GROWING GUIDE Paul West Paul West is a passionate advocate of growing food in backyards, cooking simple, nutritious meals and fostering connections to commun