Comments on: Plotting along, but winter still rules

By: joenesgarden

joenesgarden — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:37:57 +0000

Absolutely. I try to keep my voice activated measuring tape nearby whenever I work on a project.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:50 +0000

nothing better than having a voice activated measuring tape when doing stuff like this.

By: joenesgarden

joenesgarden — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:23:41 +0000

Laurrie,
I have many years of hands-on gardening under my belt, bolstered by Master Gardener and Advanced Master Gardener certification. This experience aids in knowing how to garden, but not necessarily how to design. The landscape design class covers all aspects of the later. I have long wanted to extend into landscape design but my time/responsibilities/location was not conducive to enrolling in brick and mortar institutions. This course fits my schedule by allowing me to continue with responsibilities and work on lessons. It requires focus, determination, and the ability to learn outside of the formal classroom setting. For those who thrive in this setting I certainly recommend the course. I also highly recommend the Master Gardener course as it combines classroom and hands-on learning. Your local Ag Extension Office and/or the UConn Home and Garden website will have info on Master Gardener programs which usually begin in January.

By: Laurrie

Laurrie — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:11:03 +0000

I'd love to see a post on your evaluation of the whole course... either when you complete it or if you have an opinion as you go. Worth it? Are you learning a lot? You have advanced Gardener degrees... would the course fit a self taught gardener? I'm enjoying following you as you progress, even though it's all paper & pencil (screen & keyboard) stuff right now, and not yet much with plants!

By: joenesgarden

joenesgarden — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:53:22 +0000

Learning the CAD program is definitely work, Deborah, but not undoable work. It's fun to stretch the brain.