Designing with the Desert: The Course
Desert Garden Design Can Be Within Reach of Everyone
🌟 Designing with the Desert--the new course--is now open for limited enrollment.
This short, foundational garden design course is designed specifically for Las Vegas-area homeowners who are ready to make intentional, beautiful changes to their outdoors--without getting overwhelmed by conflicting advice or underwhelmed by generic layouts.
Whether you are starting with a blank slate or have an existing planting, if you’re a gardener ready to take your yard to the next level, a homeowner considering a turf conversion, or someone who simply wants to feel confident leading your own project, this non-technical, plant-focused design course is for you.
The course starts September 1st, 2025, just in time for fall planting season! (Remember, autumn is the optimal time for planting in the Vegas Valley.)
Space is Limited!
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Click the button to claim your spot in this exciting course today!
Don't delay! Slots are limited (especially at the Visionary level).
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3 Modules to Get You Thinking Like a Designer
Module 1
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Module 1
Covers all you need to know to see your outdoor space through the eyes of a designer and complete an accurate plot plan. Set your design and your garden up for success!
Module 2
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Understanding how to design the underlying structure, the "bones" of your garden--the foundation of everything else to follow (so often overlooked). Make your wish list come to life!
Module 3
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All about plants! Learn how to select plants more intelligently plus arrange them in a horticulturally sound and aesthetically pleasing way for greater enjoyment of your outdoor space, whether front, back, side yard or entire property.
Meet the Instructor
On a Mission to Create Better Vegas Valley Gardens!
My name is Michele Chambliss. I'm a native Las Vegan, American Society for Horticultural Science Certified Horticulturist, and author of Designing with the Desert. With over 25 years in gardening, horticulture, and design--including work for a high-end landscape company in Las Vegas--I specialize in native plant design, desert cottage style, and helping homeowners transform ordinary yards into intentional, beautiful and resilient gardens.
Through my company, Perennial Garden Consultants, for the last 10 years I've been dedicated to helping homeowners make better gardens by providing guidance, design, and education informed by the unique challenges of the Mojave Desert.
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