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Landscape design and Horticultural classes
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Date Posted: Thu, Oct 31 - 11:19 am
- Hello. I've been cutting grass and pulling weeds for some time. I currently work as a grounds keeper. Id like former training to help me learn more and progress. Where can I go to get formal landscape landscape design and horticultural classes. thanks
- Thanks for reaching out to the Master Gardeners about educational opportunities! We are actually currently accepting applications for our upcoming internship program which provides 20 hours of education on a variety of topics including landscaping and turf management. Here is a quick synopsis about becoming a Master Gardener: Information about the upcoming class: The class will be run through the Chesterfield County Extension office and will meet January 9, 2025- March 27, 2025 on Tuesdays 9am-12p (virtually) and Thursdays 4p-7p (in person). Cost to participate is $225 (and includes all educational materials) Requirements for Master Gardener interns: Complete 20 educational hours and 50 volunteer hours Ongoing requirement for Master Gardeners: Complete 8 educational hours and 20 volunteer hours per year The Richmond Master Gardeners are a small, but fun unit! We have not had an extension agent since 2021 and operate mostly independently. We typically meet every other month on the first Monday of the month at 6pm at the West End Branch library and will often have speakers come to our meetings. Currently, our volunteer efforts are primarily focused at the Richmond Public Libraries and Richmond Public Schools. To apply, follow this link: https://bttr.im/70gik Another option to keep an eye out for is the Landscape design class offered through Lewis Ginter. Looking at their website, it seems like they just wrapped up a course, but this should be one they offer again in the future: https://www.lewisginter.org/event/basic-residential-landscape-design/ You could also consider the certificate program that is available through the Univeristy of Richmond: https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/10441/horticulture-professional-certificate-new-landscape-program-focuses-on-sustainable-landscape-practices.html And I always keep an eye on our amazing local nurseries and garden shops for the variety of classes that they offer: Sneeds Nursery, Great Big Greenhouse, Strange's, etc. Hope this list of opportunities and options will help you connect with what you are looking for!