The Horticulture Certificate Program of the Berkshire Botanical Garden is a non-credit adult enrichment program designed to benefit you: the professional, aspiring professional, homeowner and serious home gardener. Enroll in a single course of interest or work toward a Certificate of Horticulture by successfully completing seven core courses and a twelve-hour garden practicum.
Level I Certificate in Horticulture requires completion of the seven Level I core courses and a garden practicum.
Level I courses cover material essential for a foundation in good gardening practices and are designed sequentially beginning in September and progressing through April. The garden practicum is designed to reinforce classroom work with hands-on experience
in the garden. Level I Certificate serves as a foundation for all advanced courses.
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A Level II Certificate in Garden Design requires completion of a Level I Certificate, six core Level II design courses and the final design project.
Level II courses prepare students for a career in garden design. Courses include drafting, landscape history, site analysis and landscape design. The year culminates with a professional garden design project, from creative concept to completed design plan including schematic drawings and planting plans. Level II classes may be attended by all students but basic gardening knowledge is expected.
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Level III, Advanced Certificate with a Concentration in Horticulture or Design, requires a Level I & II Certificate, and six electives course in horticulture or design.
Level III courses focus on the individual needs of the advanced student. Students can concentrate in horticulture or design and chose courses based on individual interest. Advanced courses will focus on specific topics in horticulture or design and will vary from year to year. Level III classes may be attended by all students but basic gardening knowledge is expected.
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This popular program is held at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Courses meet on weekday evenings with an occasional Saturday workshop. Students need to sign up for the garden practicum (either fall or spring semester). Students signing up for the fall semester will have the entire year to complete the practicum. Those signing up for the spring semester will have only spring semester to complete the practicum. Students working toward a certificate are evaluated in each course and are required to complete all course work. Class attendance is mandatory. It is the responsibility of the student to make-up any work missed due to absence. A passing grade in all courses is required for certification. Students who choose to attend classes on an audit basis will not be tracked for the certificate.
For more information concerning the certificate requirements for this non-credit program call Elisabeth Cary, Director of Education, Berkshire Botanical Garden, 413-298-3926. An
optional
informational meeting about the Certificate Program will be held Wed., September 2 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Each year candidates are selected to participate as proctors for the program. To learn more about this program call 413-298-3926.
Refund Policy:
Withdrawal from a non-credit course at least one week before the first meeting and receive a 100% refund less a $15 processing fee. No refund is given for withdrawals made less than one week before courses begin. If BCC cancels a course, receive a 100% refund of all fees. Withdrawal from a course requires direct formal notification to the Office of Lifelong Learning.
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