Gardening Summer Intensive


The Gardening Certificate Program at NYBG provides you with the core knowledge, hands-on training, and credentials you need to succeed in any garden setting with complete confidence.

In just three weeks, complete more than 40% of the coursework required for the Certificate and gain a solid base in the principles of environmentally sound gardening from expert professionals. You'll also see how these principles are put into practice through curator-led tours of various Garden collections.

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, July 6-24, 9 am-4 pm at NYBG

CLASSES
Fundamentals of Gardening
Soil Science for Gardeners
Gardening with Native Plants
Insect Identification and Management
Container Gardening
Plants for Landscaping
Fundamentals of Garden Design
Plus, NYBG Curator-Led Tours!

ORIENTATION:
An orientation for all Summer Intensive students will be held on the first day of the program, Monday July 6 at 9:30 am. This orientation will include a presentation in Ross Hall followed by expert-led tours of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library and The William & Lynda Steere Herbarium, and opportunities to connect with program coordinators.

TUITION AND REFUNDS
$2,565 (Member) / $2,850 (Non-Member)
A $570 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

An optional payment schedule is available if requested. No refunds after Monday, June 22.

Sessions Available for Registration

This course contains no sessions