Education
Programs are available for garden club members and anyone wanting to further their learning.
Workshops
Workshops are offered by different organizations.
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Garden Club of KY https://gardenclubky.org ~What: Education
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~Online: Zoom Registration
~When: Wed 12 Aug 2020 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Time)
The UK Extension Service offers a horticulture webinar each Wednesday, 1:00pm Central Time. A new subject each week.
REGISTRATION https:uky.zoom.us/j/566301042.
The free webinar is limited to 300. If time remains at the end of the program, you may ask questions. For more information, call your local Extension Office.
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Garden Club of KY https://gardenclubky.org ~What: Education
~Where: , .
~Online: Zoom Registration
~When: Wed 19 Aug 2020 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Time)
The UK Extension Service offers a horticulture webinar each Wednesday, 1:00pm Central Time. A new subject each week.
REGISTRATION https:uky.zoom.us/j/566301042.
The free webinar is limited to 300. If time remains at the end of the program, you may ask questions. For more information, call your local Extension Office.
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Garden Club of KY https://gardenclubky.org ~What: Education
~Where: , .
~Online: Zoom Registration
~When: Wed 26 Aug 2020 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Time)
The UK Extension Service offers a horticulture webinar each Wednesday, 1:00pm Central Time. A new subject each week.
REGISTRATION https:uky.zoom.us/j/566301042.
The free webinar is limited to 300. If time remains at the end of the program, you may ask questions. For more information, call your local Extension Office.
Environmental Study Schools
National Garden Clubs, Inc. offers courses in environmental studies that make it possible to become literate and knowledgeable on issues pertaining to the environment. Each of four courses is composed of eleven one-hour learning units, beginning with an introduction to Environmental Studies then focusing on Air, Land and Water. The units are taught by qualified instructors. Anyone may attend for personal growth or for credit.
KY Chairman: Kay Fisher, 859-278-5875
Please contact us for upcoming events
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Flower Show Schools
The Flower Show Schools program provides the educational opportunity for all National Garden Clubs, Inc members to attend classes devoted to the study of horticulture, floral design and flower show procedures, with emphasis in informed and objective judging. This is the avenue by which members may, upon the successful completion of a school series, become National Garden Clubs Accredited Flower Show Judges. Advance courses are also provided in the form of symposiums in order for Accredited Judges to maintain their good standing and advance their judging levels.
KY Chairman: Sue Kirkman or 502-229-5976.
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~Contact: Carol Ullerich
270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net |
Flower Show Judges Council ~What: NGC Flower Show School
~When: Thu 19 Nov 2020 – Fri 20 Nov 2020 (All Day Eastern Time)
In Frankfort, location TBA
Design Instructor: Janice Hamlin, Design Type- various and detailed.
Horticulture Instructor: David Robson, specimens: Orchids and Holly
You do not need to become a Judge in order to take any/all of these courses.
Courses III and IV may be counted as a Refresher for judges for needed.
270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net Carol Ullerich
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Gardening Study Schools
For anyone who loves plants and gardening and wants to keep up with the latest trends and techniques, the Gardening Study Schools are for you. This is a program coordinated by National Garden Clubs. The specific curriculum covers: Basic Botany, Soils, Plant Propagation, Plant Diseases and Pests, Container Gardening, Plant Classification, Identification, Pruning, Growing Fruits and Vegetables, and Growing Under Lights. This course will not only stimulate the beginning gardener, but will also challenge the advanced gardener.
KY Chairman: Jo Jean Scott, or 270-781-2089
Please contact us for upcoming events
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Landscape Design Schools
The purpose of Landscape Design School is to educate club members in the science of proper landscape design procedures and to serve as guardians and critics of our outdoor beauty with a greater appreciation of the environment, both natural and man-made. The diversity of the courses curriculum from history of landscape design to that of contemporary landscape architecture appeals to a broad range of interest.
KY Chairman: Jim Mullen, 270-350-5566
Please contact us for upcoming events
Most schools are for a period of two days with an exam on the third day. For more information on schools and where they are being held contact: National Garden Club, Inc. by calling 314-776-7574 or send an e-mail.
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