- Students may enjoy individual classes or pursue a Desert Gardening Mastership Certificate of Completion by fulfilling the guidelines listed.
- Mastership Programs are designed to provide students with layered, structured tracks of study that will enrich their learning experience and expand upon existing knowledge of gardening in the desert.
- Classes are designed for those with no previous gardening experience as well as those who have spent years working with plants.
- Programs are presented both in and out of doors at the Desert Botanical Garden and taught by experts in desert environments.
- Previous class credit: Students wishing to obtain a Desert Gardening Mastership may apply previous class credit toward selected classes. To apply for credit for previous classes, please complete the Previous Class Credit Form. Previous credit is subject to approval.
- Students will be awarded a Mastership Certificate upon completion of 12 classes outlined below:
Four core classes
Five elective classes in one Mastership Track
Three additional elective classes from any Mastership Track
- Mastership Programs can be completed within three years by taking one class per quarter; there is no time limit to complete a Mastership Program.
Core classes will get you started in your garden. They are introductory in nature and will help you build a solid foundation in whatever type of gardening endeavor you pursue. For students wishing to obtain a Mastership Certificate, the Garden recommends completing these four core classes prior to participating in electives within a selected mastership track. This will ensure the highest quality, comprehensive experience. Core classes may be taken in any order.
• Environmental Challenges of Desert Gardening
Understanding the unique soils, climate and water concerns in our desert environment
• Design Basics
An introduction to design concepts for creating a successful garden
• Native Plants–The Elegant Solution
The benefits of using Sonoran Desert plants
• Caring for Your Desert Garden
Tips on selection, planting and caring for your garden plants
For a complete Mastership Program Information Packet call 480-481-8146.
Click here for Fall Mastership Class Schedule - Fall 2009
Click here for Winter Mastership Class Scedule - Winter 2010
The Desert Botanical Garden’s Desert Gardening Mastership Programs are designed for those interested in plants and will teach about their selection and care, as well as their ecological and cultural significance. |
