The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Office of Sustainability announced on May 22 that registration is open for the 2026 Certified Gardeners Horticultural Training Program.
The program aims to bring together gardeners from across Camden County to learn about sustainable landscape practices, pest management, and home horticulture. According to the official website, Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across 37 municipalities through various public services including education, health, and community programs.
The training will include 24 educational sessions led by college professors and industry experts. Topics will cover plant propagation techniques, composting, pruning, weed identification, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, fruit gardening, lawn care, native plants, pests and diseases management as well as houseplants. Classes are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday morning from September 8 to December 17 at the county’s sustainability campus in Blackwood.
Commissioner Jonathan Young said: “The Horticultural Training Program brings gardeners of all experience levels together to learn from best-in-class horticultural professionals. The gardeners provide county residents with fact-based information on home horticulture, sustainable landscape practices and pest management.”
Residents interested in joining can register through the county’s website. According to the official website of Camden County, efforts like these are part of a broader initiative that advances community welfare by maintaining parks and libraries while focusing on public safety and economic development.
