LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL
Helping members develop greater appreciation of the environment, both natural and man-made.
Landscape Design Schools offer a series of four 10-hour courses. The courses cover learning about your ecosystem, the principles and elements of landscape design, the landscape design process, the history of landscape design and designing for the environment, among many other topics.
Since its founding in 1958, professional instructors have maintained the high standards originally incorporated in the study program. Students acquire the tools for making their own 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.
The courses are intended primarily for garden club members, but are open to the general public. Courses may be sponsored by member clubs, groups of clubs, councils, districts and state garden clubs. Garden club members completing the series of four courses are awarded the designation of NGC Landscape Design Consultant. To maintain Consultant status, continuing education is required. Single-subject and Multiple Refreshers provide advanced study opportunity and the occasion to interface with other Consultants. Participation in Consultant Councils is encouraged as one means of using the knowledge gained from this educational program.
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL SERIES 28, COURSE 2
February 9-10, 2026
George H. W. Bush Presidential Library
theater in the Rotunda (free parking)
College Station, TX
THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO ANYONE WISHING TO ADD TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN. Texas Garden Club, Inc. members and National Garden Club affiliate members may attend the schools to work toward a Landscape Consultant’s rating. Members that have successfully completed all 4 courses may refresh once a year for four years and work toward a Master Consultant rating. To maintain this rating one must refresh at least once in 5 years.
MASTER GARDENERS who complete a course may apply for 12 hours of credit to their requirements for continuing education in their county. After completing 4 courses, they will receive the Landscape Design Steward certification.
Registration Form
**Please print legibly**
Name _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________ City_____________ State ___ Zip_________
Tel# _______________________ Email ______________________________________
Are you a Garden Club Member?: Club Name______________ Refresh or Credit?
Please bring a copy of your NGC Form 6 and/or Form 7 with you to class.
Master Gardeners ONLY: Member of ______________ Chapter County___________
If Master Gardeners wish to use this course for continuing MG education credit, they must pass the multiple-choice examination.
Each of the 4 courses may be attended in any order but must be completed within a 7year period in order to achieve Landscape Design Consultant (garden club members) or Landscape Design Steward (Master Gardeners) status.
Course 2 Topics Include: Landscape Design Process; Understanding or creating a design program; Site Analysis; Concept Plan; Designing for Pollinators and Wildlife; Plants in the Landscape; Accessible, Enabling and Therapeutic Gardens; Structures in the Landscape; Redesign of Areas; Development of North American Landscape Design; Preservation of Historic Sites and Structures; Overused, Often Invasive Plants and Native Alternatives in Your Area.
Tuition/lunch fee $135.00 includes box lunch and snacks/beverages both days
Diet/Food Allergy (ONLY please) ________________________________________________
Make check or money order payable to: Landscape Design School
You will be sent an email to confirm receipt of registration.
Mail to Michele Wehrheim, Registrar
1218 Haines Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(313) 649-1067 (text/mobile/voicemail)
***We may communicate last-minute items by email. (If you do not have an email, we will mail it to you.)
This course is accredited by National Garden Clubs, Inc., www.gardenclub.org additional info/form on-line at www.amgardenclub.comEmail contact at .