Course opens March 14, 2024

If you are ready to take your container design to the next level, join us for this course with Barbara Libner, who has been designing stunning containers professionally for over two decades. Barbara will walk you through every step of creating the perfect container as she shares her tips and techniques for better plant combinations, including numerous examples from her own designs and recipes you can follow on your own. Explore the concepts of color, texture, balance, and repetition as you learn to transform your own containers from ordinary to extraordinary. You can view each class on demand and then dive into an online forum where you can share ideas with other course participants and get your questions answered by Barbara herself. 

In this course, you will learn how to: 

• Determine what kind of approach is right for your space and your aesthetic 
• Choose a container with the best color and material for your space 
• Develop a planting color scheme that thrills 
• Get the most bang for your buck when shopping for plants 
• Choose between seasonal or year-round interest 
• Get your plants off to the best start when planting 
• Maintain your creation for maximum longevity 
• Plan for seasonal swaps to keep the show going