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Overview

National Garden Clubs' School courses are open to everyone. Garden Club members may take courses for credit to become an Environmental Consultant, Gardening Consultant, Landscape Design Consultant or a Flower Show Judge. Consultants and Judges may also refresh their accreditation with course attendance including Multiple Refreshers or Flower Show Symposiums. Master Gardener Volunteers often take courses needed to gain continuing education credits (CEC's). All are welcome to attend for the joy of learning.

Flower Show School

Flower Show School is a comprehensive program that teaches all you need to know about judging, entering, competing and chairing a NGC flower show. Please see the Flower Show School page for more information. CLICK EACH TAB BELOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC COURSE.

date Apr 01 - Apr 03, 2025 Voorheesville, NY
Register: Gail Berti
Flower Show Procedure : Carol English

The FSP portion will be virtual via Zoom

Horticulture : Cathy Felton

Horticulture Topics: Spring Bulbs, Container-Grown Begonias

Design : Judy Binns

Design Topics: Traditional Line, Line Mass, Mass

date Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2025 Gettysburg, PA
Register: Evie Matzke
Flower Show Procedure & Horticulture : Pam Braun

Horticulture Topics: Spring Flowering Bulbs and Flowering Branches

Design : Judy Binns

Design Topics: Traditional Mass, Line Mass, and Line Designs

date Jul 20 - Jul 23, 2025 Memphis, TN
Register: Mary Heim
Flower Show Procedure & Design : Frances Thrash

Design Topics: Traditional Line, Line Mass, and Mass

Horticulture : Bessie Morse

Horticulture Topics: Aroids and Begonias

date Aug 18 - Aug 21, 2025 Roanoke, VA
Register: Val Story
Flower Show Procedure & Horticulture : Pam Braun

Horticulture Topics: Potted Aroids and Cut Needled Evergreens

Design : Cathy Waitinas

Design Topics: Traditional Mass, Line Mass, and Line Designs

date Apr 02 - Apr 05, 2025 Frankfort, KY
Register: Carla Hawkins
FSP & Horticulture : Pam Braun

Horticulture Topics: Flowering Spring Branches and Spring Bulbs

Design : Shirley Tetrault

Design Topics: Tables and Petites

date Apr 12 - Apr 15, 2025 Milford, MA
Register: Kathy Hawes
Flower Show Procedure : Barbara May

FSP will be Virtual via Zoom

Horticulture : Pam Braun

Horticulture Topics: Daffodils, Flowering Branches

Design : Cathy Waitinas

Design Topics: Tables, Petite Designs

date Oct 20 - Oct 22, 2025 Gettysburg, PA
Register: Evie Matzke
Flower Show Procedure & Horticulture : Jan Griffin

Horticulture Topics: Chrysanthemums and Conifers

Design : Judy Binns

Design Topics: Functional and Exhibition Tables, Petite Designs

date Jun 10 - Jun 12, 2025 East Brunswick, NJ
Register: Gail Bassolino
Flower Show Procedure & Design : Lynn Fronk

FSP via Zoom

Design Topics: Creative Designs, Creating Design Schedules, and Creative Staging

Horticulture : Heidi Muschick

Horticulture Topics: Cut Roses and Combination Plantings

date Apr 27 - Apr 29, 2026 Gettysburg, PA
Register: Evie Matzke
Flower Show Procedure & Design : Frances Thrash

Design Topics: Traditional Line, Line Mass, and Mass

Horticulture : Heidi Muschick

Horticulture Topics: Cut Hostas, Combination Plantings

date Jun 02 - Jun 04, 2025 Franklin, TN
Register: Lori Emery
Flower Show Procedure & Design : Lynn Fronk

Design Topics: Abstract Creative Design

Horticulture : Jan Griffin

Horticulture Topics: Collections and Hostas

date Oct 26 - Oct 28, 2026 Gettysburg, PA
Register: Evie Matzke
Flower Show Procedure & Design : Frances Thrash

Design Topics: Creative Design, Mono-Botanic and Tapestry Design Types

Horticulture : Heidi Muschick

Horticulture Topics: Vegetables and Collections


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