Education Opportunities

Flower Show Schools and Symposia

Schools are offered in various sections of New York State. To be placed on the mailing list for announcements of future schools, e-mail or write the FGCNYS office in Albany.

Landscape Design Schools

The Landscape Design Study Program is a series of four courses which have been developed by the National Garden Clubs. The diversity of the course curriculum - from the history of landscape design to contemporary landscape architecture - appeals to a broad range of interests. The course material will familiarize students with the principles and practice of good landscape design. It is structured to provide basic guidelines for do-it-yourself undertakings and an overview from which to evaluate and understand the procedures of professionally designed projects.

Landscape Design Study Courses are open to garden club and non-garden club members alike. Garden Club members who successfully complete the four courses are eligible to receive NCSGC accreditation. This certification does not qualify the graduate to go into professional practice; however the knowledge gained can lead to:

           Better appreciation of private and public gardens;  

           More beautiful, useful and convenient, ecologically sound and more 
           maintenance free surroundings; 

           Informed participation in community planning;

           Development of important private and civic projects.

Horticulture Schools for Judges & Exhibitors

Two day courses offered for judges and exhibitors, these schools feature distinguished professional lecturers on horticultural topics, such as basic botany, identification, classification, culture and exhibition erquirements. Participants may take the full course for credit toward becoming a New York State Horticulture Judge, or attend the sessions on their special interests. Topics covered in recent schools have included annuals, dahlias, ornamental grasses, trees, vegetables, succulents and xeriscaping.

Schools are offered in various sections of New York State. To be placed on the mailing list for announcements of future schools, e-mail or write the FGCNYS office in Albany.

Gardening Study Schools

Environmental Studies

Environmental School
Contact person Diana Reaven

Schools are offered in various sections of New York State. To be placed on the mailing list for announcements of future schools, e-mail or write the FGCNYS office in Albany.

Workshops

Workshops on various topics are held in various sections of New York State. To be placed on the mailing list for announcements of future workshops, e-mail or write the FGCNYS office in Albany.

Educational Materials

Current materials offered to FGCNYS Garden Clubs are:

       Vision of Beauty Calendar

       Green Thoughts - environment  concerns

       Endangered Plants