Level I Horticulture Certificate Program
2023/24 Enrollment Opens July 1, 2023
- Classes meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (except The Science of Plant Propagation).
- Each class is 12 hours of classroom time, plus a final project
- Level I courses cover material essential for a foundation in good gardening practices
- Classes are designed sequentially beginning in September and running through April
- The Level I Certificate requires the completion of all seven Level I core curriculum classes, assignments, and at least 15 Garden Practicum hours
- The Garden Practicum reinforces classroom work with hands-on experience in the garden. Many BBG adult education classes count towards practicum hours. Students will be given a list of qualifying classes upon enrollment and work with their advisor to register
- The Level I Certificate serves as a foundation for all advanced courses
Download the Level 1 Class Tracking Worksheet
Program Costs
Pay for the full program all at once and save 10% | Overall program cost if choosing to pay for the full year
- Member: $1,566.00
- Non-member: $1,746.00
Pay by semester and save 5% | Overall program cost if choosing pay by semester
- Member: $1,653.00
- Non-member: $1,843.00
Register Class by Class | Overall program cost if choosing pay by the class
- Member: $1740.00
- Non-member: $1,940.00
Full and partial scholarships are available
To apply for financial aid please fill out this form. For more information please contact Director of Education, Jennifer Patton: jpatton@berkshirebotanical.org
Level I Core Curriculum
Fall 2022 Level I
- Herbaceous Plants | Tuesdays, September 2023, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Understanding Woody Plants | Tuesdays, October 2023, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Soil and Soil Amendments | Tuesdays, November 2023, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Plant Health Care | Tuesdays, November - December 2023, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Garden Practicum
Spring 2023 Level I
- The Science of Plant Propagation January 6-7, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sustainable Garden Care & Maintenance Tuesday, January to February, 2024, 5:30 - 7 p.m. ONLINE
- Landscape Design I Tuesday, March - April, 2024 - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Optional Additional Garden Practicum (not included in semester registration above)