Education
Programs are available for garden club members and anyone wanting to further their learning.
Workshops
Workshops are offered by different organizations.
Please contact us for upcoming events
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 Ullerick
270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net |
Flower Show Judges Council ~What: NGC Flower Show School
~Where: Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood Kentucky
~When: Wed 24 Jun 2020 – Fri 26 Jun 2020 (All Day Eastern Time)
Yew Dell Gardens
Design Instructor Madelyn Hucker, design type: creative.
Horticulture Instructor Darlene Newell, specimens, ferns and hostas.
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.
~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
See the NGC Website for more information and more schools
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
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~Contact: Jim Mullen
jim.mullen1247@gmail.com 2703505566 |
GCKY Info ~What: NGC Landscape Design School
~Where: Baker Arboretum, Bowling Green KY
~When: Tue 14 Apr 2020 (8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Central Time)
Cost is $60 ($5 more to take the exam) and includes lunch both days.
Please use the Registration form and send in your check before 1 April 2020.
Agenda
Tuesday April 14
8:00 Registration
8:45 Welcome/Orientation
9:00 Development of Landscape Architecture
From 1840-1940
Dr. Winston Dunwell
10:15 Design on the Land-Regional Expression
Peggy McKillip
11:15 Break
11:30 Parks,Playgrounds,Conservation Areas
Dr. Tammie Stenger-Ramsey
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Guidelines for Evaluation Landscape
Design – Dennis Williams
2:30 Landscape Tour- Dennis Williams
3:30 Test Day 1
Wednesday April 15
8:00 Registration
8:30. Landscape Design for Maintenance
Dr Martin Stone
9:30. Color in the Landscape
Rickman Freeman
10:30 Break
10:45 Landscape Design Accessories
Leah Hopwood
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Introduction to Urban Design
Rachel Hurt
2:00 Graphics Interpretation
Rachel Hurt
3:00. Exam Day 2
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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