Naturalistic Planting Design Course
Starting September 29, join Dr. Noel Kingsbury, Nigel Dunnett, and Cassian Schmidt for a 10-part online course (and 3 Q&As) in naturalistic planting design!
You Don't Want to Miss This!
Beginning September 29, internationally acclaimed educators and plantsmen Dr. Noel Kingsbury, Nigel Dunnett, and Cassian Schmidt will launch a 10-session online course on naturalistic planting design. Noel and Nigel will guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of naturalistic planting, drawing on their decades of experience in both theory and practice. The course also includes two special presentations by leading German researcher Cassian Schmidt.
The Naturalistic Planting Design Course offers an in-depth introduction to creative, effective ecological design. Topics include basic plant ecology, the visual inspiration of natural plant communities, and the technical process of developing planting designs at multiple scales. Perfect for garden and landscape designers, the course also appeals to ambitious home gardeners and is highly relevant for garden management professionals.
The program runs from September 29 to March 9 and features 10 presentations, 3 live Q&A sessions, and lifetime access to all recordings!
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Special offer for North Creek customers! Enjoy 20% off normal price and no sales tax!
Register with 20% North Creek Discount HERE (This link lists the price in USD)
Additional Course & Instructor Details HERE
All sessions begin at 18:00 BST (1 p.m. ET) and last approximately 1 hour. Attendees will have lifetime access to all course material!
2025-2026 Schedule
1 - September 29, NK & ND
2 - October 13, NK
3 - October 27, NK
4 – November 10, NK
Q&A 1 – November 24, NK
5 - December 8, ND
6 - December 15, ND
7 - January 5, ND
8 – January 19, ND
Q&A 2 - February 2, ND
9 – February 16, CS
10 - March 2, CS
Q&A 3 – March 9, CS
Tutors: NK – Noel Kingsbury, ND – Nigel Dunnett, CS – Cassian Schmidt
