Horticulture school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

Shrubs is a plant science lecture and lab class covering woody ornamental shrub identification, growth habit and planting niches. Class meets twice a week, once for lecture and once for field labs which will be held at the Arnold Arboretum, the Boston Public Garden and Mount Auburn Cemetery.

The use of trees in landscape requires knowledge of tree biology, habit, and cultural requirements. Understanding tree structure and the biological systems of a tree are essential in making optimum decisions in use, placement, and care of plantings for residential, commercial, and public landscapes. The Saturday class will be held at the Arnold Arboretum, Public Gardens, or Mount Auburn Cemetery, all T-accessible.

This studio is a survey of aspects of landscape architectural practice and design, concentrating on analysis as a process. It will include principles of site analysis, programming, site design, planting design and materials selection. It provides basic exposure and iterative practice in a variety of landscape and site plan graphic methods. Students will learn to clearly communicate observations, site analysis, program analysis, and design alternatives to a variety of publics. Idioms of artistic ...

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Planting Design is an art that requires a professional who is knowledgeable in horticulture, and creative with nature’s palette. A range of courses at the Boston Architectural College provide the opportunity to explore this dynamic field. Courses may be taken individually, or applied to the Planting Design Certificate Program.

Planting Design Certificate
The BAC’s Planting Design Certificate prepares students to effectively use living materials in the design of environments that...

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The Landscape and Garden Center Technician program provides quality education in the areas of landscape design and construction, garden center operation and ornamental plant maintenance. The focus is on preparing graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of landscaping and garden centers. Students will design and construct landscapes using a variety of different techniques and construction materials. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landsc...

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