Landscape Design III: Design Development | Acadia Klain

Wed. Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7 – 9 p.m.

$160 members | $180 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center at Mellon Park

Objective: To gain experience and graphic skills necessary to complete a master plan.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Landscape Design I and Landscape Design II, Landscape Graphics

Utilizing skills learned in Landscape Design I and Landscape Design II, the student will work through design development to create a master plan. Bring to first class: engineer’s scale; straight edge triangles (45° and 30°-60°-90°); mechanical pencils: 1 soft lead, 1 hard lead; chisel point black marker; extra-fine point black “sharpie” marker; small roll tracing paper (bum wad).  Landscape & Garden Design certificate program core course. This class has been approved for 8.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Soil Ecology | Philip Bauerle

Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Thursday Oct. 13 | 6:30 – 9 p.m., online
Hands on Lab: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (bring a lunch!), Phipps Garden Center at Mellon Park 

$117 members | $132 nonmembers

Objective: To understand why soil is the foundation of the garden and to be able to modify it for successful gardening.
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Soil provides the foundation for healthy plant growth and development. Bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms found in healthy soil are beneficial both to plant and animal life. Through both lecture and an hands on lab experience, students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and best management practices for maintaining a healthy soil. The interpretation of a soil test and organic fertilizers and amendments will also be discussed. Sustainable Horticulture, Landscape & Garden Design and Native Plant Landscapes certificate program elective. This course has been approved for 9.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Not Your Mother’s Garden: Explore a Piet Oudolf Inspired Home Garden | Deborah Chud

Tues., Oct. 18 | 7 – 8 p.m.

$25 members | $30 non members
Virtual program presented through Zoom

In “Not Your Mother’s Garden”, Deborah takes the audience on a photo tour of her highly unusual Piet Oudolf-inspired garden and describes the design principles underlying it. Many of the plants are unfamiliar—even to experienced and knowledgeable gardeners. These “new perennials” were all taken from Piet Oudolf’s canon of plants, and they exhibit the qualities valued by Piet and his fellow New Perennialists. What’s new about new perennials, and what can they do for you? Walk through Deborah’s garden with her to find out. Sustainable Horticulture, Landscape and Garden Design, and Native Plant Landscapes elective. This class has been approved for 1.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Designing a Native Mixed Border | Leslie Kaplan

Mondays, Oct. 24 and 31, Nov. 7 and 14 | 7 - 9 p.m.

$104 members | $119 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park

Objective: To be able to design a mixed border that incorporates native perennials and shrubs.
Level:  Beginner to intermediate
Prerequisite:  None

Learn to design a mixed border of native shrubs and perennials that will offer seasonal interest throughout the year.   Using basic design principles to create visual harmony, design a border by combining native plants with varying foliage colors and textures to provide contrast.  Intersperse shrubs with perennials, ground covers and grasses to add interest.  Design process and principles will be emphasized in two of the sessions; the other sessions will be devoted to plant selection and culture. Bring to first class: ¼” graph paper, engineer’s scale, and pencil. Sustainable Horticulture, Native plant Landscapes and Landscape & Garden Design certificate program elective. This class has been approved for 8.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Home Garden Design | Meg Graham

Tues. Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. 

$195 members | $215 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center

Objective: Students will be able to complete a site survey of a property, plot it on paper, and prepare a conceptual landscape plan suitable for themselves or presentation
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Home garden design is more than selecting plants for a project, it is the integration of all the elements and spaces that affect our outdoor living environment. In this course you will be introduced to the objectives and principles that are essential to developing a strong design solution for yourself all the while you'll be introduced to new garden and design ideas to help grow your design acumen. Classes will cover how to determine your goals, draw to scale, and complete site analysis and assessment. You will learn how to take these skills, draw your garden design and create a conceptual garden plan for yourself or family. 

Bring to first class: 12 inch ruler; circle template; 2B pencil; eraser; pencil sharpener; color pencils; markers; 19x24inch sketch pad; notebook; and folder. A detailed materials list will be provided upon registration.

Sustainable Horticulture and Native Plant Landscapes elective. This class has been approved for 15.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Landscape Design IV: Capstone Project | Michele McCann

Wed. Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. 

$195 members | $215 nonmembers
Phipps Garden Center

Objective: To complete a landscape design, incorporating the skills and processes learned in the core curriculum of the landscape design program, and drawing on knowledge acquired in the elective courses.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Prerequisites: All Landscape & Garden Design core courses

This course is the culminating project of the core part of the Landscape & Garden Design certificate program. Using a specified design project, the student will work to develop a final design, including a planting plan. Landscape & Garden Design certificate program core course. This class has been approved for 15.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.