Monroe County Master Gardener Association

Jennie sent this to me and I thought I would share: 

The American Horticultural Society is excited to launch its first Self-Paced Online Course through Lifelong Learning! Gardening in America begins mid-March and ends mid-August. Register now!

Each year, over 121 million Americans visit public gardens. From public green spaces to community gardens to private yards, gardening is a critical part of our country’s culture. Gardening in America offers an introductory overview to the state of the country’s gardening culture, contexts that inform gardening, and ways to apply gardening approaches, styles, and practices for the greater good.

This course is constructed in seven modules, each with lessons that include AHS-produced text, videos, articles, activities, and resource recommendations. You are welcome to explore the materials at your own pace throughout the semester and to connect with other learners in the forum to discuss the course topics. The modules and lesson topics are:

Module 1: Gardening Factors

·    Climate, Soil, Light, Water, Wind

Module 2: Gardening Where You Are and With What You Have

·    In-ground, Container, Raised Bed, Square Foot

Module 3: Gardening Approaches

·    Design Philosophy and Principles, Beauty, Function, Materials, Senses

Module 4: Garden Styles

·    Garden Design History and Influences, American Models

Module 5: Gardening Practices

·    Plant Choices, Design, Site Preparation, Seasonality, Maintenance

Module 6: Garden Movements

·    Ecosystems, Conservation, Climate, Beautification

Module 7: Gardening for Community

·    Health, Heritage, Service, Beauty, Global Connections

Open to the public. This course is approachable for beginners to master gardeners. AHS members receive discounts on this registration. $95 AHS members/$120 non-members.

Course access begins mid-March and ends mid-August.