Phipps recommends:
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Native Plants

You can update your knowledge and skills with this certificate program. Learn to identify, select and incorporate native plants in your larger designs and practice.

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.