CERES Workshops and Courses
At CERES, we offer more than 70 learning programs for all ages. Take a weekend workshop to learn a new skill, or embark on a long-term course that might just change the course of your life.
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Therapeutic Horticulture Program
Learn to design garden-based activities that support the physical, mental and social health of individuals.
Organic Vegetable Growing
Learn how to get the most from your garden and enjoy an abundance of organic vegetables, fruits and herbs.
Sustainable Gardening
Improve your skills and get your hands dirty with our practical sustainable gardening course.
Growing & Cooking with Bushfoods
Delve into the intriguing and delicious world of learning to grow and cook Australian bush foods.
Plants and Permaculture
Learn to live a permaculture lifestyle and how to take care of plants in the kitchen and garden.
Mushroom Growing
Learn the secrets to successful oyster mushroom growing at home.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
Introduction to Horticulture and Permaculture
This course is comprised of Selected units from Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422) & Certificate II in Permaculture (AHC21722).
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Design Your Own Garden
Develop the skills to conceive, design and build your own edible garden oasis.
Soils and Composting
Deepen your understanding of soils and composting in this workshop and ensure you never see the ground in the same way again!
Intro to Working in Therapeutic Horticulture
Learn to design garden-based activities that support the physical, mental and social health of individuals.
Therapeutic Horticulture Program
Gardening and spending time in nature are proven activities to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Pruning and Care of Fruit Trees
Discover how to grow, maintain, prune and care for fruit and nut trees to ensure bountiful harvests.
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.
Small Space Gardening
Transform your balcony, courtyard, patio or windowsill into a hugely productive small space garden.
Introduction to Horticulture and Permaculture
This course is comprised of Selected units from Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422) & Certificate II in Permaculture (AHC21722).
Edible Weeds
Learn about the seasonal edible weeds that thrive in Melbourne and explore these plants’ culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
Seed Saving & Propagation
Learn about seed saving and propagating plants in your own garden.
Complete Urban Farmer
An introduction to the world of urban farming – a perfect portal to your own patch.