Gardeners Out East Garden Club's mission statement:
Gardeners Out East shall promote the beautification of gardens and the general area, shall educate ourselves and others concerning Florida gardening, and shall be advocates for environmental issues.
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The National Garden Clubs (NGC) Courses, Refreshers and Symposiums
The National Garden Clubs is a not-for-profit educational organization with its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. As part of its mission, NGC offers educational opportunities for members and non-members - in the classroom or by self-study.
National Garden Clubs (NGC) FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL COURSES These courses are intended to train garden club members to become accredited Flower Show Judges.
National Garden Clubs (NGC) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY SCHOOLS Helping members become accomplished environmental consultants.The mission statement of the Environmental Studies Schools is to teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect and conserve the living earth. The courses teach participants environmental literacy, appreciation of the natural world, encourages action for sustainable development and appreciation for the interrelation of all natural things. Particular emphasis is presently placed on land conservation, water conservation and air quality.
National Garden Clubs GARDENING STUDY SCHOOLS Helping members become accomplished horticulturists.The NGC Gardening Study Courses are designed to provide educational information to those especially interested in gardening, horticulture and related subjects. The School consists of a series of four courses, scheduled usually for two days of instruction, followed by a general examination. Courses cover all aspects of growing, from understanding soil structure to pruning techniques, plant identification, etc. Topics include basic botany, soils, growing annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables, lawns, pests and diseases of plants, plant classification, and selected sujects of local interest. Additional topics and areas of interest that may be covered are subjects such as Reconciliation Ecology (the science of inventing, establishing, and maintaining new habitats in places where people live, work, and play), and creating backyard habitats to help endangered species such as pollinators and amphibians. The courses are intended primarily for garden club members, but they are also open to the general public, requiring only the payment of a nominal fee. Courses may be sponsored by member clubs, groups of clubs, Districts and State Garden Clubs. Garden club members completing the series of four courses are awarded the designation of NGC Gardening Consultant. Attendees from the general public may attain Consultant status by joining a garden club during the school series or shortly after completion.
National Garden Clubs LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOLS Helping members become accomplished landscape designers.
The Landscape Design Study Courses offer a series of four 10-hour courses. The courses cover the history of landscape design as well as instruction from landscape architects in a variety of design techniques used in home and municipal settings. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects: from landscape design history to landscape architecture in the year 2000 and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, professional instructors have maintained the high standards originally incorporated in the study program. Also offered are many optional programs, such as conferences, symposia and tours. Students acquire the tools for making their own gardens more beautiful and easier to maintain. Many 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. See dates and locations for all courses and symposiums at the NGC website. Contact us if you want to take one of these courses.