Instructor: Jan Johnsen

Jan Johnsen
 An engaging writer and speaker, Jan Johnsen has been in the landscape design and horticulture professions for over four decades. She has worked in Kenya, Japan, Hawaii and across the US. She was awarded the 2019 Award of Distinction by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). Her books include Spirit of Stone, Gardentopia and the 2021 Floratopia.

Classes by this instructor


Design Tips for Creating Japanese-Inspired Gardens

The traditional gardens of Japan have long captured the admiration of many cultures around the world. They are unique in their style, construction, and philosophy. Join landscape designer and author Jan Johnsen, who has lived in Kyoto, Japan and worked more...
264GAR127O 04/10 Fr 10:00am-11:30am Johnsen
ONLINE

Landscape Design Principles for Restorative Outdoor Spaces

Discover how to create restorative outdoor spaces that promote mindfulness, sensory engagement, and physical grounding. Through hands-on exercises and a guided walk through the Garden, you'll receive a comprehensive understanding of how to design garden spaces that enhance well-being. This more...
264LAN148 05/27 We 10:00am-12:30pm Johnsen
NYBG

Plant Partners: The Art of Planting Design

Survey photographs from dozens of eye-catching gardens to discover how to combine different plant species using the basic criteria of form, color, texture, and height. We will discuss how seasonality, a garden's location, and a plant's native habitat should all more...
271LAN234O 09/26 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Johnsen
ONLINE