Cultivated Trees and Shrubs
Instructor: Frederick H. Ray, M.S., horticulturist
Two-semester course 8:30–10:15 am
Students learn how to use basic diagnostic tools to identify and compare common and rare woody trees, shrubs, and vines found in the Barnes's Arboretum. At the same time, students become familiar with the cultural needs and landscape uses of trees, shrubs, and vines.

Herbaceous Plants
Instructor: Janet Bly, Owner, Signature Gardens, LLC
Two-semester course 10:30 am–12:15 pm
A review of over 200 common and unusual herbaceous plants, including perennials, annuals, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and ferns, is an opportunity for students to learn about: the growth habits, attributes, and cultural requirements of study plants; the characteristics of major plant families; and appropriate selection of plants for landscape design. In addition, students learn principles of planting design and approaches to combining plants in garden settings. Through small-scale design exercises, students gain experience in grouping plants with similar cultural characteristics, creating plant compositions, and using study plants for maximum effect.

History of Gardens and Landscape Architecture
Instructors: Harriet Henderson, BLA, MArch; Jenny Rose Carey, Ambler College, Temple University; Elizabeth McLean, garden historian
Two-semester course 1–2:30 pm
Offering a comprehensive understanding of landscape design and horticulture, the course emphasizes the major developments in the history of gardens, from their Eastern and Western origins to contemporary design. Field trips to exemplary local gardens are the focus for discussion of historical influences, special development, design principles, and horticulture.

Garden Practicum
Instructor: Jim Bobb, horticulturalist
Two-semester course 2:45–4:15 pm
Through hands-on practice, students acquire gardening skills, including competence in planning gardens, planting, propagating, and maintaining plants, including container plants, and taking care of garden tools.

All classes meet once a week. Location to be announced.

Download the full 2011-2012 Course Catalog here.

To register, please complete the registration form and mail to: The Barnes Foundation, Education Department, 300 North Latch's Lane, Merion, PA 19066.