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 Zoom Q&A Sessions Link, Dates & Recordings Fall 2026 |
Zoom sessions are a real-time opportunity get together virtually and interact with each other, ask questions, and share ideas. Sessions are suggested for this course and recorded if you miss them. Find the current schedule and link to each session here. All sessions are 7pm EST. Recordings are posted within one day of the session.
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| Introductory Week: August 25-28 |
Welcome! Click Here |
- Review all the content in Course Documents & Tutorials and Introductory Week Lesson.
- Please introduce yourself to the group in the discussion forum!
- Complete this survey: https://forms.gle/CE8CHTENqRuSEHCM9
- Please set your permissions to share your work.
- Work through the What to do This Week section, and complete two short assignments to make sure the uploading process goes smoothly.
- Always check the News and Announcements section for news posted at the beginning of each week.
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Weekly Journal: Reflective Writing Assignment |
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 Site Assessment Workbook |
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Sample Journal |
This is an example of a journal reflection responding to the Week 3 journal prompt. We find it to be a quality reflection, of appropriate length. |
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| Module 1 - Site Assessment I: August 31-September 3 |
Introduction to Module One: Site Assessment I |
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Site Assessment Booklet |
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Site Assessment & Base Map Presentation Only |
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Digital Programs and Apps for Garden Design |
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Optional Activity: Observe Your Site with Your Sit Spot |
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| Module 2 - Site Assessment II and Garden Styles: September 8-11 |
Introduction to Module Two: Site Assessment II and Garden Styles |
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Reading: Site Assessment Booklet |
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 Existing Plant Lists (in Word and pdf) |
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 Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance, Rutgers |
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Resources on Soil |
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Plant Identification Resources & Apps |
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Dealing with Existing Plants, Trees and Surface Roots |
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| Break Week: September 14-18 |
Break week optional activities |
Take this opportunity to take a rest and catch your breath or to catch up on assignments. If time allows, we suggest you try out this optional activity on you own.
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| Additional Resources |
Digital Programs and Apps for Garden Design |
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Resources for Dealing with Slopes in Your Landscape |
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Resources from Cornell Garden-Based Learning Social Media |
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Book List |
Here are some books I recommended, and check back as this list will continue to grow! |
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The Cornell Guide for Planting and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs |
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Resources on Perennials and other Herbaceous Plants |
Here are some links to resources and videos as you consider plant material for your new garden design.
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Deciduous Woody Groundcovers |
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CCE: Lunch In The Garden Webinar Series 2022, Landscape Do's and Don'ts |
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CCE: All About Voles and Moles, Lunch In The Garden Webinar Series |
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Video: Ornamental Grasses Superstars |
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Forestry, Tree Sales, Trees |
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Sheet Mulching to Remove Lawn and Create New Garden Beds |
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Supplemental References for Sustainable Garden Features |
Some links to outside resources for ideas and instruction on incorporating sustainable features into your design. |
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Rain Barrels |
Here are some excellent resources on how to build a rain barrel, to harvest rain and irrigate your gardens.
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| Course Documents & Tutorials |
New to Moodle? Watch this Video |
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Tips for Success: How to get the most out of this course |
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How to Subscribe to Forums |
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Submitting Assignments |
When adding an assignment in Moodle, please follow these steps to officially 'submit' it for grading. Otherwise it sits in draft form and the instructor will not get notification that it has been completed. |
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Syllabus |
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Required Textbook, Materials and Supplies |
Please be sure you have access to the following materials. It is not necessary to purchase the most expensive supplies.
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Fall 2026 Reading Assignments |
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