Landscape Design Summer Intensive


The Landscape Design Certificate Program at NYBG is an engaging, career-oriented program that gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence you need to start your own business.

In five weeks, earn 25% of the course hours required for the NYBG Certificate in Landscape Design. Including interactive classes with top landscape architects, designers, and guest lecturers; field trips; and the Garden's incomparable resources, this summer program gets your career on the fast track!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Save 10% when you register for the Summer Intensive Program by May 1, 2026 using promo code SUMMER at checkout.

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, July 6-August 7, 9 am-5 pm at NYBG

CLASSES
Landscape Design History
Graphics I
Landscape Design I
Plants for Landscaping
NYBG Curator-Led Tours
Off-Site Field Trip
Guest Designer Presentations
Open Studio Time

ORIENTATION:
An orientation for all Summer Intensive students will be held on the first day of the program, Monday July 6 at 9:30 am. This orientation will include a presentation in Ross Hall followed by expert-led tours of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library and The William & Lynda Steere Herbarium, and opportunities to connect with program coordinators.

TUITION AND REFUNDS
$3,321 (Member) / $3,690 (Non-Member)
A $1,285 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

Students are required to purchase other supplies for the Intensive as outlined in our online materials list, which total approximately $400.

An optional payment schedule is available if requested. No refunds after Monday, June 22.

*Promo code SUMMER is active through 5/1/2026. Discount is valid for the full summer intensive program and can be used in conjunction with member pricing but cannot be combined with other promo codes.


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7/6-8/7, 9am-5pm. PLEASE NOTE: Monday, 7/6, will start at 9:30 am and run until 5pm.
Times: 09:00am-05:00pm EDT
Instructor: Caitlin Merritt Caitlin Merritt
Zella Poccia

Zella Poccia

Damon Arrington

Damon Arrington

Timothy Nolan

Timothy Nolan
Location: NYBG, Watson Room 305
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number: 271LAN960
Price Member : $3,321.00
Non-Member : $3,690.00
Materials List:
Click here for materials list (LAN311-Poccia) (PDF Document)


Additional Sessions Available
There are currently no other sections available.