Green Gardener
Certificate of Completion School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Requirements
ATTENTION GARDENERS, LANDSCAPERS, HOMEOWNERS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS: Become a part of the Green Gardener Program. Why? Well, in addition to becoming more environmentally responsible, more resource efficient and preventing pollution, certified Green Gardeners will benefit from advertising and discounts by the program sponsors. The 15-week program consists of two modules that include classroom work, demonstration and take-home field work. Be on the cutting edge of Green Landscaping...the Earth will thank you for it.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate, at an entry level, knowledge and skills necessary to increase irrigation efficiency, reduced-risk pest management, soil and fertilizer management, compost and mulch management, green waste reduction and appropriate plant selection.
- Explain the fundamental landscaping strategies to maintain healthy landscapes.