Transform Your Garden Dreams Into Reality

Master the art of professional garden design with our comprehensive courses. From sustainable landscaping to organic gardening mastery, develop skills that flourish.

Start Your Garden Journey

Cultivating Excellence Since 2015

Trusted Garden Concepts has been the premier destination for professional horticulture education and garden design training. Our comprehensive curriculum combines time-tested traditional techniques with cutting-edge sustainable practices to create well-rounded garden professionals.

Founded by master horticulturists with over 30 years of combined experience, we've trained more than 2,400 students who have gone on to create stunning landscapes, successful garden centers, and thriving horticultural businesses across the country.

Our hands-on approach ensures every student gains practical experience with soil management, plant selection, irrigation design, seasonal planning, and eco-friendly pest management. Whether you're starting a career change or advancing your existing skills, our expert instructors provide personalized guidance every step of the way.

Professional garden design with beautiful landscaping

Why Choose Our Programs

Comprehensive training that transforms beginners into confident garden professionals

🌱

Expert-Led Instruction

Learn from certified master gardeners and landscape architects with decades of hands-on experience in both residential and commercial projects.

🏆

Industry Recognition

Our certificates are recognized by major landscaping companies and garden centers, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

🌿

Sustainable Focus

Master eco-friendly techniques including permaculture, water conservation, native plant integration, and organic pest management strategies.

Our Course Offerings

Comprehensive programs designed to meet every skill level and career goal

Professional garden design certification course

Professional Garden Design Certification

Comprehensive 12-week program covering design principles, plant selection, hardscaping, irrigation systems, and client consultation. Includes real-world project portfolio development and business fundamentals for independent contractors.

  • Advanced AutoCAD and SketchUp training
  • Soil analysis and amendment techniques
  • Seasonal maintenance scheduling
  • Client presentation and proposal writing
Sustainable landscaping and permaculture training

Sustainable Landscaping Mastery

8-week intensive focusing on permaculture principles, xeriscaping, rain gardens, composting systems, and native plant ecosystems. Perfect for environmentally conscious gardeners and sustainability consultants.

  • Water-wise garden installation
  • Beneficial insect habitat creation
  • Edible landscape integration
  • Carbon sequestration techniques
Organic gardening and horticulture workshop

Organic Growing Specialist

6-week hands-on program dedicated to organic vegetable production, herb cultivation, greenhouse management, and natural pest control. Includes business planning for farm-to-table operations and community garden leadership.

  • Companion planting strategies
  • Season extension techniques
  • Seed saving and propagation
  • Community garden development

Success Stories

Real results from our graduates who are transforming landscapes across the country

"The Professional Garden Design certification completely changed my career trajectory. I went from working in retail to running my own successful landscaping business with 15 regular clients within 8 months of graduation."
MR

Maria Rodriguez

Landscape Designer, Portland
"The Sustainable Landscaping course gave me the expertise to start an eco-consulting firm. I now help businesses create environmentally responsible outdoor spaces and it's incredibly rewarding work."
JC

James Chen

Environmental Consultant
"As someone with no gardening background, I was nervous about starting. The instructors were incredibly supportive and the hands-on approach built my confidence. I now manage a 2-acre community garden!"
ST

Sarah Thompson

Community Garden Director

Get Started Today

Ready to grow your gardening expertise? Contact us to learn more about our programs

Request Information

Contact Information

📍
Address:
2847 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97210, USA
📞
Phone:
(503) 555-0847
✉️
Email:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed