Botanical Garden Design Course
Design botanical gardens that are scientifically rigorous, visually stunning, and ecologically responsible. This course takes you from foundational design principles and plant knowledge all the way through master planning, infrastructure, and visitor experience. Whether you're advancing a professional practice or launching a new career path, you'll gain the tools to create gardens that educate, conserve, and inspire.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will learn how to analyze complex sites, develop master plans, and produce construction-ready planting drawings. The course covers plant taxonomy, ecological planting design, and seasonal composition so you can make confident, informed species selections. You will study sustainable infrastructure systems including irrigation, drainage, and lighting. Conservation science, ethical plant sourcing, and biodiversity-supportive design strategies are integrated throughout. You will also develop visitor experience plans, interpretive frameworks, and wayfinding systems. Digital tools including CAD, GIS, and 3D visualization are introduced to strengthen your professional workflow.
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Develop skills
- Master Plan Development: Produce a professional botanical garden master plan with phasing and cost estimates.
- Planting Design: Create detailed planting plans using ecological, aesthetic, and seasonal frameworks.
- Site Analysis: Conduct comprehensive surveys and translate site data into informed design decisions.
- Conservation Integration: Embed biodiversity strategies and ethical plant sourcing into every design project.
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