Registration for the 2019-2020 program will begin in July. Contact Director of Education, Chris Wellens, at cwellens@berkshirebotanical.org for more details.
- Level I courses cover material essential for a foundation in good gardening practices and are designed sequentially beginning in September and progressing through April.
- Level I requires completion of the seven Level I core courses and the Garden Practicum.
- The Garden Practicum reinforces classroom work with hands-on experience in the garden.
- Students can sign up for the Garden Practicum in either the fall or spring semesters.
- The Level I Certificate serves as a foundation for all advanced courses.
- Classes generally meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 8:30 pm (except The Science of Plant Propagataion).
Fall 2019 Level I
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, September 3 – 24
Herbaceous Plants
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, October 1 – 22
Ornamental Woody Plants
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, October 29 – November 19
Soil and Soil Amendments
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, November 26 – December 17
Plant Health Care
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Discounted cost for all 4 Fall Semester Level I courses: Members: $648, Non-Members: $702
Tuesday, 5pm, September 3: Initial Fall Meeting (registration ongoing)
Garden Practicum
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Spring 2020 Level I
Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Science of Plant Propagation
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, January 21 - February 11
Seasonal Garden Care & Maintenance
Members: $180, Non-Members: $195
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, February 25 – April 7
Landscape Design I
Members: $310, Non-Members: $330