About Landscape for Life™
CSU Extension and the U.S. Botanic Garden have teamed up to offer university-level sustainable landscape training designed specifically for home gardeners. Learn at your own pace and earn your Landscape for Life™ Sustainable Landscape Practitioner Certificate.
Whether you’re ready to dive into comprehensive online training or curious to explore new topics, Landscape for Life™ is your go-to resource for learning how to design and maintain sustainable landscapes that support both your needs and surrounding ecosystems.
Landscape For Life™ is a unique educational program based on the principles of the Sustainable SITES Initiative™ program (SITES®), the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. SITES® was developed as an interdisciplinary effort led by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the United States Botanic Garden in conjunction with a diverse group of stakeholder organizations.
The program is now a collaboration between Colorado State University Extension and the United States Botanic Garden.
Learn at your own pace and earn your Landscape for Life™ Sustainable Landscape Practitioner Certificate upon completion of the complete bundle of courses.
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Our mission
Let us help you learn how to work with nature in your outdoor space, no matter where you live or work — from a suburban backyard to a 20–acre farm to the local community garden.
Access online, on-demand training
Landscape For Life™ training is offered fully online via self-paced courses, giving you the flexibility to start any time and learn on your own schedule. Learners who complete a Landscape for Life™ program bundle may request a certificate of completion, offered by the United States Botanic Garden and Colorado State University Extension.
Free Intro to Sustainable Landscapes Course
This course is the perfect introduction to sustainable landscaping and will provide a taste of what will be covered in the full program, should you choose to enroll.
Get started on your journey towards sustainable landscaping today.
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