Urban Gardening
with Alessandro Vitale (Spicy Moustache)
Transform any urban space into a thriving garden with low-cost, creative solutions. Learn to maximize compact spaces with vertical containers, worm farming, composting, and budget-friendly raised beds using organic, zero-waste principles.
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🌱 Module 1: Introduction
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Alessandro Vitale, also known as Spicy Moustache, moved from his hometown in Northern Italy to London almost a decade ago, where he has since transformed his 8 x 5 metre outdoor space into a thriving urban garden.
📦 Module 2: Create Hanging Containers
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Start seeing your space differently, no matter how small and get growing vertically as well as horizontally with these hanging containers made by reusing materials.
🪱 Module 3: Get Worm Farming
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Convert your waste into something amazing for garden growth by building your own worm farm. Learn how to harvest worm castings for nutrient-rich soil.
♻️ Module 4: Composting in Compact Spaces
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Composting doesn’t have to be complicated – or smelly! Even in small spaces you can build your own compost and start using it within your garden. Learn to create, maintain, and use healthy compost.
🌿 Module 5: Raised Beds on a Budget
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Reach out to your community and reimagine waste in order to build your own raised beds and embrace the no dig growing method. Plan your space, source old materials, and build raised beds without spending a fortune.
🚀 Module 6: Go Get Growing
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Time to put it all together. Make sure to share pictures of your urban gardening project with the Earthed community and across social media.
Alessandro Vitale
Urban Gardening Expert & Content Creator
What You’ll Learn
- ✓ Create vertical hanging containers
- ✓ Build and maintain worm farms
- ✓ Master compact space composting
- ✓ Construct budget-friendly raised beds
- ✓ Apply no-dig growing methods
- ✓ Transform small spaces into food gardens