Mt. Cuba Center Ecological Gardening Certificate

Mt. Cuba Center's Ecological Gardening Certificate offers a comprehensive approach to gardening in harmony with nature using ecologically sound practices.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Identify and use native plants in the landscape
Apply organic gardening practices to create resilient environments
Design and create ecologically sound gardens by imitating nature's patterns and systems
Manage plant health issues using sustainable techniques
Become conservators of our natural habitats

Enrollment
Students are welcome to start with any class in the program; however, there are several classes that are an ideal staring point such as the Native Plants of Spring, Summer, or Fall classes; Botany for Gardeners; and Enhancing Life in the Soil. It is best to take Ecological Landscape Design at the end of the program due to the complexity of the course, which references and applies concepts learned in other Certificate classes.

Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for each certificate class. Check with DE state guidelines and local district guidance to ensure this program meets the current high-school educational requirements for the student.