Member Education
BECOME A BETTER GARDENER
Schools and Symposia presented by NGC-accredited instructors are offered nationwide, including several that take place in CAR-SGC member states. See the list on this page for brief descriptions and the dates/locations of Schools and Symposia that are scheduled in this Region. To find courses in other areas or the country, please visit the NGC website.
Garden Club Schools & Symposia
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOLS -- Learn More
Helping members become accomplished environmental consultants. Helping others engage in environmental education. VIDEO
FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS -- Learn More
Flower Show School is a comprehensive program that teaches all you need to know about judging, entering, competing and chairing a NGC flower show.
GARDENING SCHOOLS -- Learn More
Gardening Schools provide educational information to those who are especially interested in gardening, horticulture and related subjects.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN -- Learn More
Landscape Design School aims to help members develop a greater appreciation of the environment, both natural and human made. VIDEO
REFRESHER COURSES -- Learn More
Multiple Refreshers provide an opportunity for Consultants to refresh their accreditation.
SYMPOSIA -- Learn More
Symposium is an in-depth, advanced course of design, horticulture and allied subjects pertaining to flower shows.
Be sure to visit the NGC website for detailed descriptions of NGC schools, the complete schedule nationwide, and the process for registering to attend these programs.
CAR-SGC Schedule of Classes
NATIONAL CAPITOL AREA:
GS April 9- 10, Course 2 (both in-person and Zoom)
LDS April 27 - 28, Course 4 (both in-person and Zoom)
Tri-Refresher - CAR Conference, October 2027 (link to follow)
NEW JERSEY:
NEW YORK:
FS -- April 18, 20-22, Course 3
FS -- Oct 06 - 08, 2026, Course 4
PENNSYLVANIA:
FS -- April 13-15, 2026, Course 3
FS -- Oct 26 - Oct 28, 2026, Course 4
If you don't see a course listed here that you want to take, be sure to check the NGC website for classes in other regions and recent updates in CAR-SGC that may not be posted here.