A Window to Dreams—Online

Posted in Learning Experiences on October 7 2008, by Plant Talk

Sean Ealey is a student in the Continuing Education Department’s Landscape Design Program.

My experiences at the Botanical Garden have been tremendously rewarding ever since my first visit last spring to its wonderful gardens and classrooms. Being a student here has been not just a creative endeavor but a personal one as well.

NYBG has given me the ability to take the seeds of my design ideas, express them both verbally and visually, and watch them flourish. It has also provided me a sense of connection with my surroundings and the inspiration to share it with others.

The courses have given me a broad understanding of the landscape design industry and ways to communicate my personal and professional goals. I am especially thrilled about the Landscape Design Portfolio Series, the opportunity of seeing and hearing award-winning architects and designers.

I used to get such a thrill when my NYBG Continuing Education Catalog would come in the mail; I would fantasize about all the enjoyable things I could learn. I say this in the past tense because now it’s just so easy to peruse the Continuing Education Web pages anytime and find all the information I need about classes and instructors online. It’s easy to navigate, fluid, and reliable, making it so simple to sign up. And, I get an immediate reply so that I know that I’m registered.

Trust me, NYBG is full of inspiration. Come and see for yourself—or check it out online.