Vegetables and Herbs

Vegetables and Herbs

In-Person Gardening and Horticulture Class

Dates & Prices

Wednesdays, March 4–25, 2026
5:30–8:30 pm


Fee: $219

Fee for Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium, and Innovators: $197


This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by February 25, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Gather the knowledge and skills you need to grow and maintain a productive edible garden. Through six focused classes, learn how to select the best crops, implement effective planting strategies, extend the growing season, and troubleshoot common garden problems. Explore hands-on techniques and practical solutions to help gardeners of all levels succeed. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped to cultivate a thriving, sustainable garden year-round. 

Certificate Information

This class serves as an core component of our Gardening Certificate.

Location

The Grove Studio 104 & 105

Instructor

Alex Correia

Alex Correia is a Senior Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens, where she manages the Ornamental Kitchen Garden. With a background in both organic agriculture and ornamental horticulture, Correia's passion is for designing beautiful, unconventional, and ecologically functional edible gardens. Her interests include heirloom vegetables with culinary and cultural value, as well as growing hardy fruits and herbs.