Empower Yourself with Plant Knowledge
Whether you're a complete beginner struggling to keep a single succulent alive or an experienced enthusiast looking to expand your expertise, our Florist School offers comprehensive education that transforms your relationship with plants. We believe that understanding plant care principles empowers you to create thriving indoor gardens, make informed decisions about plant selection, and develop the confidence to tackle any horticultural challenge.
Our curriculum combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, taught by instructors who are both passionate educators and practicing horticulturists. We don't just tell you what to do—we explain why certain techniques work, how plants function, and what signs to look for when something needs attention. This deep understanding transforms plant care from a chore into a rewarding practice.
Online Courses: Learn at Your Own Pace
Our online course platform makes expert plant education accessible regardless of your schedule or location. Each course is carefully structured with video lessons, written materials, downloadable resources, and interactive quizzes that reinforce learning. You can progress through modules at your own pace, revisiting challenging concepts as needed and fitting education into your busy life.
Our beginner course, "Plant Parenthood Fundamentals," covers essential topics like understanding light requirements, mastering watering techniques, recognizing common problems, and choosing the right plants for your space. Intermediate courses dive deeper into topics like propagation, pest management, soil science, and creating optimal growing environments. Advanced courses explore specialized subjects like variegated plant care, rare species cultivation, and commercial plant management.
Live Workshops: Hands-On Learning Experience
While online courses provide excellent theoretical foundation, nothing replaces hands-on experience. Our live workshops bring students together in our facility for intensive, interactive learning sessions. These workshops cover practical skills that are best learned through doing: repotting techniques, propagation methods, pruning strategies, and pest identification.
Workshop sizes are intentionally small, ensuring each participant receives individual attention and has opportunities to ask questions. Our instructors demonstrate techniques, then guide students as they practice on real plants. You'll leave each workshop with new skills, confidence in your abilities, and often with plants you've propagated or repotted during the session. These workshops also provide valuable networking opportunities, connecting you with other plant enthusiasts in your community.
Specialized Topics and Advanced Training
Beyond foundational courses, we offer specialized workshops on topics that interest serious plant enthusiasts. Learn about creating and maintaining terrariums, mastering the art of bonsai, understanding plant nutrition and fertilization, or exploring the world of rare and variegated plants. These specialized sessions allow you to dive deep into areas that particularly interest you.
For those considering careers in horticulture or plant retail, we offer professional development courses covering business aspects, customer service, plant sourcing, and commercial care protocols. These courses provide practical knowledge that can help you transition from hobbyist to professional, whether you're interested in starting your own plant business or advancing in an existing horticultural career.
Community and Ongoing Support
Enrolling in our Florist School means joining a community of plant enthusiasts committed to learning and growth. Course participants gain access to our private online forum where you can ask questions, share successes, troubleshoot problems, and connect with instructors and fellow students. This community support extends beyond course completion, providing ongoing resources as you continue your plant journey.
Our instructors remain available for questions even after courses conclude, and we regularly host alumni events and advanced workshops for graduates. We're committed to your long-term success as a plant parent, not just your completion of a course. Many of our students return for additional courses as their interests evolve, building comprehensive knowledge over time that transforms them into confident, skilled plant caretakers.
Exchange Program: Sustainable Plant Parenting
As part of our commitment to sustainable practices and community building, we offer an innovative exchange program. Bring in your old plant pots, containers, or unused gardening supplies, and receive discounts on courses, workshops, or plant purchases. This program reduces waste while making plant education more accessible, creating a circular economy that benefits both participants and the environment.
The exchange program accepts clean, reusable containers in good condition. We sanitize and repurpose these items, giving them new life while offering you savings. It's our way of encouraging sustainable practices while making plant care education more affordable. Many students find that the savings from the exchange program make it possible to take additional courses they might not have otherwise considered.