Sustainable Horticulture
The Sustainable Horticulture Certificate program consists of a series of core courses that includes Basic and Advanced Horticulture, Soils, Diagnosing Plant Problems and Botany for Gardeners. These classes teach best management practices necessary for gardening with minimal ecological impact. Electives further enhance students’ understanding of sustainable practices that help protect soil health, water resources, air quality and land usage, and result in the creation of aesthetically pleasing gardens.
For more details about our programs, or to receive personalized class recommendations from our helpful staff, please feel free to contact us at edu@phipps.conservatory.org.
Landscape Design I: Overview and Design Preparation | Michele McCann
Thursdays: Oct. 25, Nov. 8 and 15 | 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Field work: Sat., Oct. 27 | 9 a.m. – noon
$200 members | $220 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park
Objective: To be able to complete a site inventory and analysis and create a conceptual diagram for a preselected site
Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: Landscape Graphics [PLEASE NOTE: Landscape Graphics is required before Landscape Design I.]
Explore practical aspects of the landscape design process, including site documentation, client interviews and program development. Develop a site inventory, analysis and conceptual diagram. Space is limited to eight participants; early registration is encouraged. Landscape and Garden Design Certificate core course and Sustainable Horticulture Certificate elective; LA CES 10.0
Landscape Design I: Overview and Design Preparation | Michele McCann
Mondays: Oct. 29, Nov. 12 and 19 | 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Field work: Sat., Nov. 3 | 9 a.m. – noon
$200 members | $220 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park
Objective: To be able to complete a site inventory and analysis and create a conceptual diagram for a preselected site
Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: Landscape Graphics [PLEASE NOTE: Landscape Graphics is required before Landscape Design I.]
Explore practical aspects of the landscape design process, including site documentation, client interviews and program development. Develop a site inventory, analysis and conceptual diagram. Space is limited to eight participants; early registration is encouraged. Landscape and Garden Design Certificate core course and Sustainable Horticulture Certificate elective; LA CES 10.0
