Discover a new design paradigm by exploring relationships between people and plants, yielding vibrant gardens with depth and relevancy.
In this online course, learn how to define spaces that are truly supportive of people and plants through discussion, slides, and online group exercises. Explore how to use event, space, and time, and the sustainable principles of economy, environment, and social capital to make informed and effective design decisions.
Certificate Information
This course is a required core component of our Landscape Design Certificate and must be completed first, before other Landscape Design Certificate coursework.
Course Schedule
Online Sessions
Wednesdays, April 9–30, 2025
6:00–8:00 pm
Location
Online, via Zoom
Instructor
John Majdic
John Majdic holds a BS degree in landscape architecture from Temple University. Through his schooling he developed a modern approach to designing multi-functional outdoor spaces that blend native ecology with practical, people-friendly solutions. He incorporates ethical stormwater management, native plantings, and habitat gardens into his plans in an artful manner that reflects the aesthetic desires of his clients along with their sense of environmental stewardship. Majdic spent several years working in residential and commercial contracting, which provided him with a valuable perspective on the construction process necessary to transform a drawing on paper into a completed project.