Sustainable Horticulture
Earn a certificate in Sustainable Horticulture and learn to apply basic techniques for designing aesthetically pleasing, environmentally responsible landscapes.
Advanced Horticulture
| Dates: | Mon., Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Time: | 7 - 9 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Scott Creary |
| Objective: | To gain a deeper knowledge of horticultural practices, the underlying science and their applications in gardening. |
| Level: | N/A |
| Prerequisites: | Basic Horticulture |
| Fee: | $ 160 members; $210 non-members |
| Location: | Botany Hall at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens |
This class will further your understanding of horticulture as you build upon the fundamentals learned in Basic Horticulture. Through lecture and hands-on workshops, you will grow in your comprehension of concepts such as plant physiology, soil science, Integrated Pest Management and other horticultural practices.
Please note change of location.
This class is now filled. Please contact us to be placed on the waiting list.
To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.
This is a core course in the Sustainable Horticulture certificate program.
Indoor Gardening: Foliage Plants, Herbs, Orchids and Tropical Bonsai
| Dates: | Mon., Jan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 (snow date: Feb. 20) |
| Time: | 7 - 9 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Dave Buresch |
| Objective: | To be able to successfully and sustainably grow houseplants. |
| Level: | N/A |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Fee: | $ 100 members; $150 non-members |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park |
Indoor gardening lets you bring some of the beauty of nature indoors to enjoy year-round. Students will be introduced to a variety of indoor plants including orchids and tropical bonsai. The class will cover proper techniques used to maintain foliage plants, including watering, potting, fertilizing, and diagnosing insect and disease problems.
To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.
This is an elective in the Sustainable Horticulture certificate program.
Soil Ecology
| Dates: | Thurs., Mar. 8, 22, 29; Apr. 5 (snow date: Apr. 12) |
| Time: | 7 to 9 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Walter Jarosh |
| Objective: | To understand why soil is the foundation of the garden and to learn to modify it for successful gardening. |
| Level: | N/A |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Fee: | $ 80 members; $120 non-members |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park |
Soil provides the foundation for healthy plant growth and development. Bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms found in healthy soil are beneficial both to plant and animal life. Learn about physical properties of soils and best management practices for maintaining a healthy soil. The interpretation of a soil test and fertilizers, both conventional and organic, will be discussed.
To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.
This is a core course in the Landscape & Garden Design, Sustainable Horticulture and Native Plant Landscapes certificate programs.
History of Landscape Design
| Dates: | Tues. Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 |
| Time: | 7 - 9 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Christine Mondor |
| Objective: | To be able to integrate landscape design principles with architectural styles based upon an understanding of landscape history. |
| Level: | N/A |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Fee: | $ 120 members; $160 non-members |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park |
To study garden design is to perceive (visually and otherwise) garden form and explore the many forces that have influenced the creative process. A sense of place that a garden can create and the form of a garden can only be fully understood by studying the culture and the individuals that created it. Then it is possible to apply this knowledge of garden history to the evaluation of the materials and spaces of today’s gardens and landscapes.
To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.
This is a core course in the Landscape & Garden Design certificate program and an elective in the Sustainable Horticulture certificate program.
