Upon completing the Level 1 Horticulture Certificate Program, students can work towards additional Advanced Certificates. Courses can count towards multiple Advanced Certificates simultaneously.
(AH) Advanced Horticulture
An Advanced Certificate in Horticulture expands a student's horticulture knowledge and can be customized to the individual needs of the advanced student. Elective courses cover specific topics in horticulture and will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture
Level II Certificate in Horticulture further advances the gardener’s knowledge of horticulture in areas of specialty gardening, including growing fruits and vegetables, permaculture, propagation, pruning, perennial gardening and other elective topics. Level II classes are intended for students with a Level I Certificate but may be attended by all students. Note that Level II instructors assume that a student has a basic knowledge of gardening.
Fall 2021 Elective Courses
Click on the links below to register. Questions? Call Director of Education at 413 354 8410
Northeast Ethnobotany: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 - 5:30-8:30 PM
Field Survey of Grassland Meadows: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 - 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Ornamental Tree and Shrub ID and Insect Walk: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 - 2:00 - 4:00PM
Rendering: The Next Step in Landscape Design: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 5:30 - 7:00PM
Goldenrod and Asters Field Study: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Botanical Names for the Fearful: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021 to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 5:30 - 7:00PM
Marketing your Gardening Business: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 - 4:00 - 5:00PM
Design for Landscape Regeneration: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 to THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 6:00 - 8:00PM
7th Annual Rooted in Place Ecological Gardening Symposium: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 - 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Winter Wow: Beautiful Containers for the Colder Months: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 - 1:00 - 3:00PM
Beginners Chainsaw Skills Workshop: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Women’s Chainsaw Skills Workshop: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM
10% discount for enrollment in 3 or more Fall Elective Courses
Spring 2022 Elective Courses (Anticipated)
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- The Business of Gardening
- Organic Vegetable Gardening
- Landscape Design II
- Grafting
- Intermediate Chainsaw Skills
- Landscape History
Level II Advanced Certificates
(LD) Landscape Design: Click here to register for qualifying classes
The Advanced Certificate in Landscape Design prepares students for a career in garden design. Coursework covers drafting, landscape history, site analysis, and landscape design from creative concept to completed design plan, including schematic drawings and planting plans.
(SLS) Sustainable Land Stewardship: Click here to register for qualifying classes
The Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Land Stewardship prepares gardeners and Landcare professionals for the ever-increasing demand for sustainable easily maintained landscapes. Courses will focus on ecologically-sensitive gardening practices suited to our region, and the efficient use of land for both ornamental and self-sustaining purposes. Elective courses cover specific topics in horticulture and will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture
(NP) Native Plant Landscapes: Click here to register for qualifying classes
The Advanced Certificate in Native Plant Landscapes will focus on designing gardens and landscapes using plants native to the Berkshire region and the adjacent tri-state area. Elective courses cover specific topics in horticulture and will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture