Level I Horticulture Certificate Program Enrollment for 2021/22 is now LIVE:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
LEVEL I at a glance:
Read about the course details and practicums.
Classes meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 8:30 pm (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 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
TO REGISTER FOR THE FULL-YEAR PROGRAM, CLICK HERE. Pay for the full program all at once and save 15%
Overall program cost if choosing to pay for the full year
- Member: $1,368.50
- Non-member: $1,525.75
TO REGISTER FOR THE FALL SEMESTER, CLICK HERE. Pay by semester and save 10%
Overall program cost if choosing pay by semester
- Member: $1,449.00
- Non-member: $1,615.50
TO REGISTER CLASS BY CLASS, CLICK HERE
Overall program cost if choosing pay by the class
- Member: $1610.00
- Non-member: $1,795.00
Full and partial scholarships are available. To apply for financial aid please click here
For more information contact Director of Education, Bridgette Stone: bstone@berkshirebotanical.org
LEVEL I CORE CURRICULUM
Fall 2021 Level I Enrollment begins August 1, 2021
Tuesdays September 7 - 28, 5:30-8:30 pm
Herbaceous Plants
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Tuesdays October 5 - 26, 5:30-8:30 pm
Ornamental Woody Plants
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Tuesdays November 2 - 23, 5:30-8:30 pm
Soil and Soil Amendments
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Tuesdays November 20 - December 21, 5:30-8:30 pm
Plant Health Care
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Garden Practicum
Members: $185, Non-Members: $200
Preview Spring 2022 Level I
The Science of Plant Propagation
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Sustainable Garden Care & Maintenance
Members: $185, Non-Members: $210
Landscape Design I
Members: $315, Non-Members: $335
Optional Additional Garden Practicum (not included in semester registration above)
Members: $185, Non-Members: $200