“Come Learn With Us” through AFGC Sponsored Education
AFGC Schools provide continuing education in the art and science of the environment, gardening, and landscape design. We study topics about the land, water, air, and earth on which we live, the field of horticulture, and focus on recognizing and practicing good land use.
Each AFGC School offers a series of four 10-hour courses offered via Zoom. No hotel, driving, or travel expenses are required. The curriculum follows the National Garden Clubs’ school format. AFGC organizes and hosts the courses by contracting with professionals in the fields of study. Each course is followed by an optional exam for those interested in becoming a NGC accredited Gardening Consultant.
AFGC invites everyone to participate in any school course including members, family, friends, Master Gardeners, Plant Society members or any mindful person. You are welcome to join in the fun learning opportunity.
We hope that you will avail yourself of the knowledge to be gained in AFGC Schools!
Questions? contact AFGC Tri-Schools Chairman Peggy Ahola at azgardenschools@gmail.com
Landscape Design School
Since its founding in 1958, professional instructors have maintained the high standards originally incorporated in the landscape design study program. Students acquire the tools for making their gardens more beautiful and easier to maintain. Students have been motivated to serve in political decision-making areas where awareness of the impact of a well-designed landscape can enhance the beauty and enjoyment of life in the public arena.
Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs proudly hosts all LDS Courses via Zoom in a 2-day format on Friday and Saturday.
REGISTRATION FOR COURSE 2 IS OPEN BELOW.
Each course has an LDS Brochure with more information; it is highly recommended that you download the PDF document and read it. Refer to the pricing list below for the different student levels of pricing. All participants must participate in brief Pre-Course Orientation Session.
Questions? contact AFGC Tri-Schools Chairman Peggy Ahola at azgardenschools@gmail.com
Landscape Design School – Course Details and Registration
Pricing Chart
- Students, non-AFGC members – $110
- Students, AFGC Members – $95
- Refreshers, non-AFGC members – $105
- Refreshers, AFGC Members – $90
- Audit only, non-AFGC members (no credit received) – $95
- Audit only, AFGC Member (no credit received) – $80
Refer to the course details for instructions on registering for a course.
Landscape Design School Instructors
AFGC proudly offers a line-up of dynamic professionals who will teach the Landscape Design School courses.
Alba Rodriguez
Landscape Architect
Urban Designer
Architect in Training
in Phoenix AZ and Portland OR
Bio: Alba’s Resume
Website: http://www.albardz.com/
Erin Hutton
Rocket Garden Landscape Design
Professional Instructor
in Scottsdale AZ
Bio: Erin’s Resume
Instagram: @eg_hutton
Facebook: RocketGardenLandscapeDesign
Noelle Johnson
AZ Plant Lady (owner)
Author, Horticulturist, Consultant
in Phoenix, AZ
Bio: Noelle’s Resume
Website: http://azplantlady.com/
Facebook: azplantlady
Instagram: @az.plant.lady
YouTube: @AZPlantLady
Robbie Cole
Landscape Design
Horticultural Consultant
Certified Arborist
Professional Educator
Based in Fountain Hills, AZ
Kristen Battafarano
Horticultural Consultant, Certified Arborist and Professional Educator
Facebook: kbattafarano
Instagram: @KBattafarano
Environmental School – Stay tuned for future dates.
The mission of the Environmental Schools is to teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect, and conserve the living earth. The courses teach participants environmental literacy, appreciation of the natural world, encourage action for sustainable development, and appreciation for the interrelation of all natural things. Land conservation, water conservation, and air quality are particularly emphasized.
Gardening School – Stay tuned for future dates.
Gardening Schools provide educational information to those who are especially interested in gardening, horticulture, and related subjects. Courses cover all aspects of horticulture: gardening, understanding soil structure, pruning techniques, identifying plants, etc. Topics include basic botany, soils, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, lawns, pests, plant diseases, plant classification, and selected subjects of local interest. Additional topics may include reconciliation ecology and creating backyard habitats to help endangered species such as pollinators and amphibians as well as working with youth.
