The course has been fabulous because it really made me think beyond my own planting ideas. I have particularly enjoyed the research into noted garden writers and considering the legal aspects of conservation for the future. Melanie Veasey, UK - Garden History Course.
Study Garden History by Distance Education Self paced 100 hour course Learn about different garden styles, and broaden your ideas and concepts as a garden designer Course Structure
There are 8 lessons in this course:
Introduction -Summary review of garden history; Reasons for studying garden history, Scope and nature of garden conservation today Development of Private Gardens - Discuss the historical development of parks & gardens to the present day; identifying key factors such as wealth, status, war, travel and function, and the influence they have had on styles of gardens and designed landscapes. Development of Public and Commercial Landscapes - Parks, Streetscapes, Commercial landscapes. Discuss the historical development of parks & gardens to the present day; identifying key factors such as wealth, status, war, travel and function, and the influence they have had on styles of gardens and designed landscapes. Great Gardens & Gardeners of the World
(Identify key individuals such as designers, horticulturists, plant hunters and writers who have influenced horticulture. Describe a range of gardens and designed landscapes such as landscape parks, botanic gardens, public parks, private gardens etc Provide examples of gardens and designed landscapes associated with individuals and illustrate the association both from historic and contemporary perspectives) People who Influenced Gardens -Gardeners, Plant Collectors and Writers (Identify key individuals such as designers, horticulturists, plant hunters and writers who have influenced horticulture. Describe a range of gardens and designed landscapes such as landscape parks, botanic gardens, public parks, private gardens etc
Provide examples of gardens and designed landscapes associated with individuals and illustrate the association both from historic and contemporary perspectives) Globalisation of Gardens -How different garden histories & cultures are being adapted & applied in modern gardens all over the world today (Describe a range of gardens and designed landscapes such as landscape parks, botanic gardens, public parks, private gardens etc
Provide examples of gardens and designed landscapes associated with individuals and illustrate the association both from historic and contemporary perspectives) Scope and Nature of Modern Garden Conservation - Identify the value of gardens and designed landscapes in terms such as education, heritage, leisure, tourism, plant conservation, economy and conservation of skills. Identify and assess threats to these landscapes Identify available mitigation measures including legal safeguards. Show an awareness of planning policy, planning law and planning bodies. The Role of Organisations in Garden Conservation -Explain the role of English Heritage and it’s equivalents in promoting and protecting significant landscapes; and the role of the Register of Parks & Gardens of Special Historic Interest. Describe the role of other organisations such as CABE Space, Local authorities, Historic Houses Association, Garden History Society, National Trust, RHS, Council for conservation of plants, and private owners of gardens. Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Course Duration : 100 hours
What qualification will I achieve for completing this course?
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Though beginnings of horticulture are lost in the mists of time, it is a certainty that plants were being selected and cultivated at the very beginning of human civilisation.
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Distance Learning Garden History Course
An understanding of garden history can provide a wonderful foundation for improving your garden design skills.
ACS Student Comment: The course has been fabulous because it really made me think beyond my own planting ideas. I have particularly enjoyed the research into noted garden writers and considering the legal aspects of conservation for the future. Melanie Veasey, UK - Garden History Course.
This is a course for not only students of garden design, but also practicing professional designers, and horticulturists who wish to broaden their understanding of gardens across many countries and over the centuries.
Based upon curriculum prepared by the RHS for the Master of Horticulture (This can be taken also as part of that Masters degree), the course has been written by highly qualified garden designers from both the UK and Australia, to present different styles of gardens and demonstrate the evolution of gardens across the world.
