Ashkan Nochian,  teacher

Ashkan Nochian

local_activity classes: Gardening

5.0 (17)

Ashkan Nochian earned a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and has more than 20 years of experience in various areas like design, maintenance, and installation/implementation. He has worked in different countries and states with diverse climates such as Arid and Semi-Arid, Tropical, Cold, and Mediterranean climates. He has also taught people with diverse socio-cultural backgrounds ranging from beginners to graduate students in several subjects. For instance, in the United States, He has been in Idaho, Utah, and California.

Dr. Nochian enjoys teaching people to help them have a sustainable outdoor and indoor landscape/garden with great aesthetic and functional values. He was honored to receive excellent feedback for his classes from participants, and this is due to his easy-to-learn, step-by-step, and pictorial teaching approach.






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(17)


Laura Caccioppoli Jul 2023


Ashkan is very knowledgeable and was able to share great and easy to implement tips. He went above and beyond providing additional resources and entertaining all questions. He even gave on the spot advice for our houseplants (so if you’re home, have them nearby)

Connie Eaton Mar 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Dr. Ashkan’s class was informative. I’ve taken a few of his classes on Bento and really appreciated how he took simple topics and was able to dive into further detail and how he made complex topics like soil chemistry and water conservation techniques, simpler to understand. I’d recommend this class if you’re interested in learning how to plan, understand or execute landscape with water conservation in mind.

Connie Eaton Mar 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Dr. Ashkan explained Houseplant maintenance while addressing areas of basic care (soil, light, watering) and then more complex issues like fertilization. For example, with fertilization, how light affects how much fertilizer to use, which type is best for your plant, how to choose economically). I'm an avid gardener with probably 50+ houseplants and this class was both interesting and informative while knowledge in areas that I didn't know I needed it in! I'd recommend for any level of Houseplant lover from novice to expert.

Connie Eaton Mar 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was a great class. There were prepared slides on areas of elemental and functional design. Questions were permitted at the end and information was presented clearly with many pictures, diagrams, and definitions. Ashkan was explained succinctly and thoroughly.

Susan Reilly Mar 2023


Very interesting, learned a lot about choosing, potting and taking care of houseplants. Thank you

Kelley Tighe Oct 2022


Ashkan is so knowledgeable and passionate about plant care, it's really infectious. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from such an expert.

Melisa Sension Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A great class! I wish I could give it more than five stars. Dr. Nochian presented a few design principles with perfect and inspirational images. I never thought I could think of a professional landscape or garden design before, but I am now much more confident about it. The aesthetic principle I learned from this class was my favorite part because I can use them for any design, like my interior design. Thanks, Ashkan, for the excellent presentation and for answering my questions! I am planning to register for your other classes.
I highly recommend A great class! I wish I could give it more than five stars. Dr. Nochian presented a few design principles with perfect and inspirational images. I never thought I could think of a professional landscape or garden design before, but I am now much more confident about it. The aesthetic principle I learned from this class was my favorite part because I can use them for any design, like my interior design. Thanks, Ashkan, for the excellent presentation and for answering my questions! I am planning to register for your other classes.
I highly recommend DIY Home Landscape Design class.

Melisa Sension Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


One of my friends, Emma, gifted me the Learn DIY Lawn Planting and Care class for my birthday. I enjoyed it a lot. What a surprising gift! Thanks to ClassBento for proving this option. Dr. Ashkan Nochian is highly knowledgeable and friendly. His teaching approach and presentation are fascinating. This class is comprehensive and covers planting techniques, compatible grass for your area, alternatives for lawns, and most of all, how to care about turf. I had difficulty keeping my grass lush and healthy, but this class changed the game as Ashkan formulated the lawn maintenance in ease-to-learn steps.
I highly recommend this class, and I am sure you will learn a lot even if you have experience with lawns.

Emma Scott Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


An excellent and informative class. It is a must for anyone with a garden or landscape area because it helps you save water with basic principles. After the class, I realized how much water I wasted. I always thought water-wise gardening or Xeriscaping techniques are hard to apply, and only experts can do that, but after Dr. Nochian’s online class, I found there are many easy and applicable ways we can save water. Since freshwater is a serious problem worldwide, I highly recommend taking this class. While you enjoy and learn practical information, you will save money on your water bill. Thank you, Ashkan!

Daniel Phoenix May 2022


Great class! The class gave me all the tools I need to successfully maintain an assortment of indoor plants. I have a much better understanding of which plants I should obtain for my home as well as how to best care for them to achieve their desired effects on my home environment. I highly recommend this class!

Qing Trepte May 2022


The class is very informative and covered wide ranges of indoor plants care, from watering, lighting, soil and fertilizer selections to when and how to repot and tips of grouping houseplants for interior decoration. We learned not only how to keep plants healthy but also how to keep them in desired size. The instructor shared his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge in design and maintain healthy indoor plants with nice illustrations. Highly recommend this class to all-levels of indoor plants enthusiasts.

Nitchie Smith May 2022


This class was one I really needed filled with lots of relevant information, very well-presented with great visuals, and enjoyable too. Ashkan is obviously extremely knowledgeable and encouraged interaction, answered our questions and made useful suggestions. Thank you Ashkan for a great presentation

Jorge Pinzon May 2022


A lot of practical information given by a person with a lot of knowledge in the subject

Tracey Bien-Aime Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This class was so informative and interesting! My husband and I attended and he agreed that it was absolutely worth it. Everyone looking to landscape their yard should take this class. I thought I knew the basics, but there was so much design and practical planting information that I’d never considered before. Very helpful, highly recommend! I’m now talking to other family members to take some of the other classes Dr. Nochain offers with us next.

Lisa Harbor Apr 2022


It was very helpful class. The class was beyond my expectation. Ashkan is a great teacher, very friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recomend it.

Lisa Harbor Apr 2022


It was very helpful class. The class was beyond my expectation. Ashkan is a great teacher, very friendly, and knowledgeable. The class was beyond my expectation. I highly recomend it.

Emanuela Neagu Mar 2022


I’ve been a plant parent for a few years with mild success and this class was a game changer! I learned so much about taking care of houseplants, common mistakes, and tips. The class was comprehensive and well organized. Ashkan is friendly and has so much great knowledge to share. I highly recommend this to any plant parent!

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