The Fundamentals of Hand Drafting for Garden Designers

An introductory course on architectural drafting using pencil, pen and ink. Recommended for those new to garden design. On sale through May for $12.99. Click on the title to take advantage of the sale!

The Fundamentals of Garden Design

A beginner/intermediate level course in landscape Architecture and Design.

Landscape design is more than selecting plants for a project, it is the integration of all the elements and spaces that affect our outdoor living environment.  In this course you will be introduced to the objectives and principles that are essential to developing a strong design solution. On sale through May for $29.99 – that’s 50% off the normal price!

The Fundamentals of Landscape Lighting Design

This course is intended for those who have little or no experience in the art of landscape lighting – either in design or the engineering aspects of installation.   A well-designed garden can be enjoyed easily through the day, but at night we have the opportunity to create scenes and focus our client’s eye on the beauty of the garden much as a lighting designer will do for a play or movie. On Sale through May for $19.99

Simplified Grading for Garden Designers

This is a beginner’s course on understanding elevations and contours and how they impact garden design.  Having an understanding of how to work with slopes and uneven ground will give your designs more interest and open doors to your own creativity. On sale through May for $19.99

Using SketchUp Pro in Garden Design

This class is an extension of my Fundamentals of Garden Design Course, while in the Fundamentals of Garden Design course we learned how to draft and design conceptual plans using pencil, pen and ink, in this class we’ll go a step further and develop our designs into 3-Dimensional presentations for study, review, and comment by team members and our clients. $19.99. Are you a member of SkillShare? If so, this course is on the SkillShare Platform. Just click the link below to view and enroll: SketchUp For Garden Design

The New Water-Wise Irrigation, Drop by Drop

Designing and installing an irrigation system can be daunting to say the least.  In this course – prepared primarily for homeowners and gardeners who would like to do their own irrigation – we’ll break down this process to a simple step-by-step process that anyone can follow. $15.99

Drip Irrigation Design and Installation for Beginners

Drip irrigation is by far the most efficient use of our water resources – as long as it’s designed, installed and maintained correctly. 

This is an introductory course for those of you wanting to have a better understanding of both point source and inline drip systems. $12.99

Advanced Drip Irrigation – Field Installations

This class is for those of you who want to learn, not just installation techniques, but how to actually calculate the amount of water your landscape requires for better water management.  This is not a beginner’s course on drip irrigation.  If you’re decent with math and have a desire to be a better water manager, then this course should be a good fit for you. $12.99

Drip Irrigation and Vine Management for the Small Vineyard

Vineyards have become more and more popular in recent years, but growing grapes takes time and lots of practice if you are to manage your vines properly.  There are many steps involved to turn grapes into wine, and it all starts with the irrigation system. $12.99

Growing Your Vegetables from Seed

with Dave Faoro and Rob Littlepage

Growing your own vegetables from seed saves you money while offering a greater selection of plants to choose and cultivate.  This course is for anyone who has ever wanted to grow their own garden from seed. 

Starting with the basic knowledge of determining your first and last frost and freeze dates and creating a planting calendar this course will walk you through each step you need to know to master the art of growing your own vegetables for the garden.

We’ll cover how to test for seed germination, what are the environmental factors that can affect germination including light and temperature requirements. 

What are the best soilless mixes to use?  We’ll cover that too!  We’ll also show you how to build your own self-watering tray to give just the right amount of moisture to your seeds and seedlings.

Once the seeds have sprouted, we’ll jump into proper transplanting methods, how to harden off your plants so they are ready to be placed in the garden.

While the Course will focus on the vegetable garden, these techniques can just as easily be used when starting herbs, flowers or any other crop from seed.

Dave and I are excited to have you join us!

$19.99

Drip Irrigation Master Class – Convert your Spray system to a More Efficient Drip System and Save Water

This course will explain and, through field application, demonstrate how to convert your low efficiency overhead spray irrigation to a highly efficient drip irrigation system, a system that will allow your plants to grow and provide the appearance and aesthetics you want to see within the garden.

This course has been developed for both homeowners and landscape maintenance personnel who want to save water, save money and still have a healthy and vibrant landscape.

$19.99