ONLINE GARDENING CLASSES FOR YOUR BEST GARDEN YET
Find online gardening courses and workshops that will help you get the most out of your garden
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Are you looking to increase your gardening knowledge but don't know where to begin? We've rounded up some of the best online gardening classes, whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, to get you started! Check back often as class offerings may change!
Design | Basics | Container Gardens | Plants | Edible Gardens
Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden
$47 - Karen Chapman
One of her most popular courses, get deer-resistant design strategies and plant combinations, as well as a virtual tour of her own deer-resistant garden.
Build a Critter-Resistant Vegetable Garden
$12 - Karen Chapman
Get detailed design notes and plans to build your own critter-resistant garden, geared toward experienced woodworkers.
A Striking Sustainable Flower Garden by Design
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Learn how to create a planet-friendly garden that welcomes pollinators, plus get tips on saving water and maintaining healthy soil.
Flower Gardening Simplified Budget-Wise & Time-Saving
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Not only will you learn budget-wise & time-saving tips, but also about flowers for all lighting conditions and attracting pollinators.
Garden Design Lessons From Around the World
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Plan out your next garden makeover with design inspiration from gardens around the world. Plus, get plant ideas for Zones 3-8.
Designing Small Gardens with Big Attitudes
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Get lots of color in your small garden with no-fuss perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens and annuals, plus sustainable practices for pollinators.
Seed Starting
$197 - Joe Lamp'l
In this 10-module course, you'll learn seed basics and care, special techniques, how to start your own plants from seed, plus gain access to the 2020 Q&A webinar.
Pests, Diseases & Weeds
$47 - Joe Lamp'l
In this course, you'll learn how to prevent, identify and manage garden pests, plant diseases, and weeds. Your plants will thank you!
Recipes FOR Your Garden
$10 - Stephanie Rose
Learn to garden organically in this 4-part course based on the best-selling book Garden Alchemy. Topics include soil, composting, natural fertilizers, and wildlife.
Designing Abundant Containers
$24 - Karen Chapman
Learn the hallmarks of a well-designed container garden from a professional designer—from soil to plants and design elements.
Fabulous Fall Containers
$15 - Karen Chapman
Transform containers with tired summer annuals into beautiful showcases that celebrate the fall season.
Sensational Holiday Containers
$15 - Karen Chapman
Learn how to create festive holiday containers. Decorate your home or give as gifts!
Container Gardening Duo
$37 - Karen Chapman
This double course focuses on containers that will delight from early spring to mid fall, with Creative Container Designs for Spring and Designing Abundant Containers.
Secrets to Selecting Low Maintenance Plants
$15 - Karen Chapman
Discover low-maintenance plant combinations, and see what plants she relies on time after time.
Everything About Orchids
FREE - Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens offers this 10 hour, self-paced series for free, so if you want to learn about orchids, this is your opportunity!
Everything About Aquatics
FREE - Longwood Gardens
Tim Jennings, Senior Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens, will show you how they care for their renowned collection of aquatic plants.
Houseplant Masterclass
$179 - Summer Rayne Oakes
This masterclass features over 8 hours of audio and visual learning to help you become a “plant ninja” with houseplant growing, care and cultivation techniques.
Captivating Flowering Vines
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Learn about annual, woody and perennial flowering vines and design ideas for incorporating them into your garden.
Bold & Fine Foliage Plants
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Kerry Ann Mendez helps you navigate the endless possibilities of choosing plants for foliage, plus provides plant pairings to create a stunning garden.
Flowering Shrubs
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Learn how to add winter interest, drama, and color to your garden with these flowering shrubs. You’ll also get pruning and design tips!
Plants for Shade Gardens
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Just because you don’t have a sunny garden doesn’t mean you can’t have perennials, flowering shrubs, annuals, bulbs and flowering vines!
Not Your Grandma’s Hydrangeas
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Perfect for anyone who loves hydrangeas! Learn about the five common species, how to grow and care for these stunning plants. You’ll be the envy of your neighborhood!
Powerhouse Perennials That Work Overtime
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
These perennial plants are the superheroes of the gardens! Learn about natives as well as new plants for Zones 3-9 and all light conditions.
Radical Perennials: Nonstop Color! No Fuss!
$13.95 - Kerry Ann Mendez
Want color month after month in your garden? These perennials are low-maintenance plus attract pollinators—what more could you ask for?!
Herb Garden Guide
$47 - Nicole Burke
If you never want to buy herbs from the store again, this is your class! Learn not just how to set up an herb garden, but also how to identify and produce generous bounties.
Kitchen Garden Academy
$297 - Nicole Burke
Want to become a kitchen gardener? In this 8-session course, you’ll learn about plants, planting, designing, buig, and harvesting. There’s even a private community where you can ask questions!
