- 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 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Fall 2018 Level I
To register, call Berkshire Community College: 413-236-2127 or email workshops@berkshirecc.edu. For program questions, call Berkshire Botanical Garden at 413-357-4657 or email cwellens@berkshirebotanical.org.
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, September 4 – 25
Herbaceous Plants
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, October 2 – 23
Ornamental Woody Plants
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, October 30 – November 20
Soil and Soil Amendments
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, November 27 – December 18
Plant Health Care
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Discounted cost for all 4 Fall Semester Level I courses: Members: $640, Non-Members: $680
Tuesday, 5pm, September 4: Initial Fall Meeting (registration ongoing)
Garden Practicum
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Spring 2019 Level I (course descriptions coming soon)
To register, call Berkshire Community College: 413-236-2127 or email workshops@berkshirecc.edu. For program questions, call Berkshire Botanical Garden at 413-357-4657 or email cwellens@berkshirebotanical.org.
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, January 8 – 29
The Science of Plant Propagation
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, February 5 – 26
Sustainable Landscape Care & Garden Maintenance
Members: $175, Non-Members: $185
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, March 5 – April 16
Landscape Design I
Members: $300, Non-Members: $325