8 Weeks Online & Once a Month Hands On
You are in the right place if...
You want to dive deeper into growing flowers.
You learn best by getting information in multiple ways--online videos, workbook, and hands on.
You want to join a community of creative gardeners.
In the SHEGROWS Apprenticeship Program, Gina Schley takes committed gardeners through a season of growing flowers. By experiencing flower gardening on a larger scale, apprentices are able to participate with a team of gardeners to practice concepts in real life helping them to better understand coursework so they can implement in their own gardens.
Join flower enthusiasts from around the world who have found enjoyment in the study of flowers. From forcing bulbs for winter enjoyment, all the way through designing with dainty spring flowers, infusing fragrant summer blooms and herbs, to sharing the abundance of lush flowers in the fall. Learning to grow flowers is a hobby that will weave through all seasons of life.
Enrollment in the SHEGROWS Apprenticeship Program only happens once a year.
Dig Deeper with a Community of Flower Enthusiasts
The SHEGROWS Apprenticeship Program is experiential learning style where students first learn online, then come to the garden to learn in person with a small community of gardeners. Students work in the garden once a month from March through September, and stay connected to fellow apprentices throughout the season through our SHEGROWS online communities and weekly volunteer opportunities.
Learn Gardening Principles that Transform Your Life
Clarity. Use time tested strategies to gain clarity on your garden goals. Sifting through all the different reasons you might garden and why you want to garden, will help you not only clarify your garden goals but will also help you get clear on your personal strengths and the season of life you are in.
Courage. Get guidance, encouragement, and support to take big steps towards your garden goals. Ask questions, have a team of people to lean on, and move forward with courage.
Confidence. Learn the step by step process that Gina still uses today to start each new season like it's the first. When you start something from scratch, and finish the season to completion, you realize you are more capable than you ever thought you were. This repetition will grow confidence and transcends into other areas of your life.
Community. Make lifelong friendships with other like minded gardeners, stay connected through the seasons, and cultivate a more meaningful life with a community you love.
Course Outline
Eight comprehensive modules that will give you a strong gardening foundation and in depth knowledge on flower cultivation.
Module 1
Getting Clear
In this module you will learn how to get clear on what type of garden is best for you and how to realistically make strides to your larger gardening vision.
Module 2
Garden Planning
In this module, you will learn where to best plant your garden, how to design it from the beginning to be efficient from placement to irrigation.
Module 3
Building Your Garden
In this module, you will learn how to build your garden from amending soil, planting plants, watering, and caring for until its ready to harvest.
Module 4
Keep Your Garden Healthy
In this module, you will learn how to keep your garden healthy by understanding pest and weeds management so your plants can thrive.
Module 5
Perennials & Annual Flowers
In this module, you will learn strategies on how to grow perennials and annuals in your garden to get the longest season of flowers.
Module 6
Woodies & Grasses
In this module, you will learn how woodies and grasses can transform your landscape while providing foliages for design and habitat for insects and pollinators.
Module 7
Bulbs, Tubers, and Rhizomes
In this module, you will learn how to source, grow, and divide various bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes to grow your garden exponentially.
Module 8
Designing with Flowers
In this module, you will learn floral design principles from stage of harvest to post harvest care, hydrating, flower mechanics, composition and color.
Other People Say it Best
"Gina’s two greatest gifts are people and plants and her ability to connect the two distinguishes her. An excellent presenter, Gina shares her plant knowledge in an accessible way that inspires one to take action. She is one of the good ones!”"
Gorden Rusink
Past President of Parks & Recreation for the City of Arvada
Betsy Meban
"Apprenticing with Gina changed my life! If you have any interest in floral design, getting your hands in the dirt, and working with amazing women, then this is the opportunity for you!"
Caitlin Hawksley
"Gina's humanity, generosity, and in-depth knowledge that she's so willing to share. I tell others that this growing season was very much a form of therapy for me, and I learned so much along the way."
Susannah Moening
"The joy, love and excitement from everyone at SHEGROWS is contagious. It was a beautiful thing to be a part of a team who truly love flowers, the earth and the work it takes to grow and care for them."
Nicole McCrorie
"Gina is extremely knowledgeable and so is her staff. Any questions that we had to answer them with knowledge and kindness."
Sara Pappas
"Gina did such great job teaching us about all the avenues of the farm from operations, to sales and marketing, to business management and accounting."
