Gardening Study Schools
Gardening Study School
Series 20, Course II
August 1-2, 2008
Soka University of America
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo.
Sponsor: Orange County District
Chairman: Betty Jackson
betty@andersonjacksongroup.com
949-589-9077
Registrar: Launa Gould
launag@cox.net
Click here for school brochure and registration form
Click here for Guide for Students and Consultants
Click here for NGC Garden Study Guide
Gardening Study School
Series 20, Course III
March 27-28, 2009
Soka University of America
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo.
Sponsor: Orange County District
Chairman: Betty Jackson
betty@andersonjacksongroup.com
949-589-9077
Registrar: Launa Gould
launag@cox.net
Gardening Study School
Series 20, Course IV
July 31- August 1, 2009
Soka University of America
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo.
Sponsor: Orange County District
Chairman: Betty Jackson
betty@andersonjacksongroup.com
949-589-9077
Registrar: Launa Gould
launag@cox.net
Learn about horticulture and the art of gardening
The Gardening Study School is a series of four courses developed by National Garden Clubs, Inc. to stimulate an interest in horticulture and to further the art of gardening. After successful completion of four courses, a member may certified and become an accredited "Gardening Consultant." These courses are designed to:
- Stimulate interest in the growth of plant materials to their peak of perfection
- Give the students an understanding of how and why a plant grows
- Teach soil structure and methods for making the soil more productive
- Lend an understanding as to why plants react to certain weather conditions
and how to modify these conditions to encourage optimum growth.
- Provide an understanding of commercial and natural pest and disease control agents, growth
- Illustrate methods of plant propagation
- Offer methods and instruction in plant identification • Explore growing techniques for garden plants, vegetables, fruits, houseplants, trees and shrubs and specialized styles of gardening.
- Develop a respect for and appreciation of plants and their roles In our human lives and activities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE CREDIT:
A Series of Courses must be approved by State Federation or Garden Club Board and the State Gardening Study Courses Chairman before any courses are given.
All Courses must be registered with and approved by the National Accrediting Chairman for Gardening Study Courses.
At least four months must elapse between courses.
At least four phases of horticulture are to be studied in each course.
At least two accredited instructors are required for each course.
College credits may be applied for.
For additional information: California Garden Clubs Chairman of Gardening Study Schools, Greg Pokorski at robinp@juno.com
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