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Spring Flower CrownsSimple yet elegant—floral crowns evoke nature and romance. Far from being a hippie throwback, flower crowns remain trendy for summer music festivals, parties, and weddings. Fashion your own crown using seasonal blooms and fresh foliage in this tranquil, hands-on class. more... | |||||
244FDN126 | 05/08 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Herbaceous Plant IdentificationHerbaceous plants occupy prairies, wetlands, forest understories, and many other habitats. The identifying characteristics of this diverse group of plants are often quite different from those of woody plants. You'll learn the fundamental herbaceous plant identification characteristics, as well as more... | |||||
244BOT376 | 05/09 | Th | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Hagen | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: Spring PerennialsThis course is designed for horticulturists and gardeners who are familiar with the basic culture of perennials. Learn the identifying characteristics, classification, scientific and common names, and landscape uses of approximately 60 spring-blooming perennials. Please dress appropriately for outdoors. Prerequisite: more... | |||||
244HRT336B | 05/09 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Spring Tulips in Watercolor WorkshopLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely striped tulip from provided plant material. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. | |||||
244BIL207 | 05/10 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants—the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common plant families. more... | |||||
244BIL300O | 05/10 | Fr | 10:30am-1:00pm | Day Smoke | ONLINE |
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Gothic Style: Spring FloralsTake inspiration from the dark and moody tropes established in literature that have deeply influenced our pop culture as you design an alluring floral arrangement using seasonal materials. You'll combine Fritillaria Persica, Queen of Night tulips, deep burgundy ranunculus to more... | |||||
244FDN415 | 05/10 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Werber | NYBG |
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Spring BirdingWhether you are an experienced birder or a beginner, this single-day walk and talk will sharpen your skills and provide fascinating insight into the world of birds. Learn how to observe and identify migrant and local birds—such as Peregrine Falcons, more... | |||||
244NAT234 | 05/10 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Chaya | NYBG |
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Soapmaking WorkshopBring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more... | |||||
244WEL143A | 05/10 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Scholl | NYBG |
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Mother's Day Ikebana WorkshopCelebrate Mother's Day with a unique bonding experience at our special parent-child Ikebana floral design workshop geared toward families. Led by esteemed Ikenobo School instructor Paula Tam and assistant Yiwei Zhang, this engaging session invites parents and children to dive more... | |||||
244FDN284 | 05/11 | Sa | 11:00am-12:30pm | Tam Zhang | NYBG |
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Lush PeoniesChoosing the right spot to plant your peonies is key to growing large, sumptuous blooms with little to no maintenance. Get tips for planting, cultivating, and propagating this springtime showstopper from Dan Furman of Cricket Hill Garden, affectionately known as more... | |||||
244GAR242 | 05/11 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Furman | NYBG |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
244BIL145BO | 05/14 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Fashek | ONLINE |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on FlowersApply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details. | |||||
244BIL303AO | 05/14 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE |
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Site Visit: NYU Langone Medical Center, Therapeutic Horticulture ServicesNYU is recognized as having one of the longest-running therapeutic horticulture programs in the country. This visit offers an insider's look at the broad array of programs that the team facilitates both in the hospitals and in the community. Visit more... | |||||
244THP525 | 05/14 | Tu | 9:00am-2:00pm | Fried Wichrowski Horticultural Therapy Services | OFS |
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Plant DiversityExplore the myriad structures and diverse life cycles of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria. Discover how and why scientists have divided and classified these organisms. | |||||
244BOT317O | 05/15 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE |
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Flatlay Composition Workshop with Mary Jo HoffmanExplore the artistry of flatlay composition using found objects in nature. Mary Jo Hoffman, artist and author of STILL: The Art of Noticing will share several techniques for focusing attention and finding compelling subjects beyond the ordinary.You'll analyze and select more... | |||||
244CRF287 | 05/15 | We | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Hoffman | NYBG |
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STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo HoffmanEvery single day for over a decade, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a photograph of found nature—no subject too small or too ordinary. For Hoffman, a former aeronautical engineer, this daily ritual cracked open profound revelations about the connectedness of more... | |||||
244NAT810 | 05/15 | We | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hoffman | MERTZLIBRARY |
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Luminous Tulips in Colored PencilTalented botanical artist and active scientific illustrator Crystal Shin will share her approach to colored pencil renderings, from the importance of color observation to unique layering techniques that yield deep saturation, smooth surface, and vibrant, glowing undertones of watercolor. Through more... | |||||
244BIL409O | 05/16 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Shin | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
244GAR301B | 05/16 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Davis | NYBG |
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Exploring Tablescapes: Floral RunnersTabletop garlands and floral runners are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to their lush and elegant beauty. Learn the techniques of color, repetition, and rhythm to create a centerpiece that spans the length of the wedding table, cleverly designed more... | |||||
244FDN362 | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Cyanotype Workshop: Making Pictures with PlantsHarness sunlight to create dreamlike botanical images in rich blues. Pioneered in the 1840s, cyanotype is a type of photography that doesn't use a camera. Under the expert guidance of artist & photographer Bryan Whitney, you will make 5 prints, more... | |||||
244GWP245 | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Whitney | NYBG |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region. | |||||
244HRT358D | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-12:40pm | Simeone | NYBG |
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All About Containers Saturday: All Three SectionsNo land? No problem! Containers can bring added color, form, and texture to any space-deck, rooftop, terrace, front porch, or window sill. With the right combination of plants, containers provide visual impact, create a small garden, and add pleasure to more... | |||||
244GAR200A | 05/18 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Weinstein Tyson-Strait Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering. | |||||
244GAR200B | 05/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Weinstein | NYBG |
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All About Containers Saturday: Designing with ContainersLearn a comprehensive approach to designing with containers, including how, when, where and why you should use a particular pot in one spot over another. Gain tips and tricks for great plant combinations in containers of all kinds and walk more... | |||||
244GAR200C | 05/18 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Tyson-Strait | NYBG |
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All About Containers Saturday: Great Native Plants for ContainersLearn which native plants are the best choices to use successfully in containers. Even if you don't have room for a perennial garden, you can still invite nature into your yard, patio, or balcony with some great native plants in more... | |||||
244GAR200D | 05/18 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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Site Materials and DetailsLearn the basic principles of constructing residential landscape features such as walks, steps, simple decks, garden structures, walls, and benches. Study landscape construction standards, techniques,and commonly used materials, and learn to draft construction details. more... | |||||
244LAN422O | 05/18 | Sa | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Arrington | ONLINE |
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Outdoor Plants for Therapeutic ProgramsTour the gardens and collections of NYBG to expand your repertoire of edible and ornamental plants for therapeutic programming. Learn their specific requirements and care, while exploring design possibilities, safety and applications for use with various service communities. Prerequisite: Fundamentals more... | |||||
244THP320 | 05/18 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Lorenzetti | NYBG |
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Botanical Watercolor IIPractice techniques learned in Botanical Watercolor I using live subjects such as leaves, stems, and fruit. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry brush watercolor painting, with attention to detail and color accuracy. more... | |||||
244BIL332O | 05/21 | Tu | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE |
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Complete Garden Care and MaintenanceLearn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, and maintenance regimens for trees, shrubs, lawn, and perennial gardens. Discuss site analysis and plant selection, organic gardening practices, and how to create a calendar of landscape and more... | |||||
244GAR440 | 05/21 | Tu | 4:30pm-7:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG |
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Fungi for a Healthy Body, Mind, and PlanetEmerging research suggests that mushrooms may be beneficial for brain and nerve health. Discover the properties of different species and learn where medicinal mushrooms occur locally. Study how select types such as Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane can help strengthen more... | |||||
243WEL181O | 05/22 | We | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Michelotti | ONLINE |
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Botanical Mixology 101Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures more... | |||||
244CKG240 | 05/22 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Freeman | NYBG |
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more... | |||||
244FDN400B | 05/22 | We | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more... | |||||
244HRT301A | 05/22 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Lozefski | NYBG |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. | |||||
244HRT411A | 05/23 | Th | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG |
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Fundamentals of StyleThe ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more... | |||||
244FDN302B | 05/29 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Elfe | NYBG |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
244FDN210D | 05/30 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Therapeutic Horticulture Program ManagementGain skills in developing program proposals, writing protocols, establishing evaluation methods and record-keeping policies, and managing staff and volunteers for therapeutic horticulture programs. We will discuss how to develop budgets, fund raise, and follow best legal practices for those considering more... | |||||
244THP409O | 05/30 | Th | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Czarnecki | ONLINE |
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Composition: A Deeper DiveTake your composition skills to the next level and learn how the Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequence, Golden Spiral, and Golden Angle can be incorporated into your work. We'll also explore the step-by-step approach to organizing and planning a more complex more... | |||||
244BIL288O | 06/01 | Sa | 10:30am-4:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE |
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers play a crucial role in creating a memorable wedding. Learn the elements of successful floral wedding design, including the art of fine wiring and taping to create corsages and boutonnieres with fresh flowers, ribbons, and bows. Advance to the more... | |||||
244FDN304 | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Social Media Practices for Floral DesignBecome a content creator as you take your floral arrangement photos to the next level using social media. In this class, you'll define your goals for using social media platforms as a marketing tool to build your brand. Learn how more... | |||||
244FDN477O | 06/01 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Jamison | ONLINE |
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Backyard ChickensChickens are easy to raise, endlessly entertaining, and reward their owners with freshly laid eggs. Learn the day-to-day practicalities of keeping a small backyard flock, including the best ways to select among the different breeds of chickens,housing options, and what more... | |||||
244GAR184O | 06/01 | Sa | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Kapler | ONLINE |
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Houseplant Design WorkshopDo you prefer simple and clean or wild and lush? Whatever your preference, learn to use basic principles of repetition, symmetry, and color theory to blend your beloved collection of houseplants into a unified design. We'll discuss a broad palette more... | |||||
244GAR364 | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | NYBG |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region. | |||||
244HRT358E | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG |
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Insect Pests of Landscape PlantsLearn to identify the insects common to the northeastern United States that feed on woody and herbaceous plants and the damage that they cause. Learn to judge the severity of an infestation and to select and implement control measures based more... | |||||
244HRT381A | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Kokinchak | NYBG |
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Dragonflies & Damselflies of the NortheastLearn how to identify this unique order of insects as they take to the skies in early summer. Study their biology, behavior, habitat associations, and conservation efforts currently underway. | |||||
244NAT311O | 06/03 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Wells | ONLINE |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
244BIL145CO | 06/04 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE |
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Event Planning for the Floral DesignerIn addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more... | |||||
244FDN504 | 06/04 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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The Kitchen MycologistKnowing a little mycology (the study of fungi) can make you a better mushroom cook. This illustrated talk teaches basic mycology through the lens of your kitchen. It explores the intersection of mycology and the selection, storage, preparation, and nutritional more... | |||||
244CKG230O | 06/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bone | ONLINE |
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Asian Ink Brushwork PaintingReceive an introduction to the basics of ink brushwork from the Asian ink art tradition. You'll study tonal painting skills on a variety of paper surfaces and learn how to work with a large Asian calligraphy brush. This class will more... | |||||
244CRF289 | 06/05 | We | 11:00am-1:30pm | Hsiao | NYBG |
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more... | |||||
244FDN400C | 06/05 | We | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
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Plant Studio: Landscape Design History for Beginners"Travel the globe" during this survey of European, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Islamic garden traditions, while exploring a wide range of iconic examples—from private gardens to public parks. | |||||
244PLT100B | 06/05 | Merritt | ONLINE-FLEX |
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Plant Studio: Plant ScienceDo you find yourself daydreaming about the plants around you—wondering how they grow and thrive? Indulge your curiosity as we introduce you to the fascinating world of plant science. | |||||
244PLT110B | 06/05 | Alvarez | ONLINE-FLEX |
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Plant Studio: Container GardeningLearn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment. | |||||
244PLT120B | 06/05 | Beyers | ONLINE-FLEX |
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Plant Studio: Orchid DesignFamiliarize yourself with the basics of sustainable floral design through orchids. This course teaches you to create stunning arrangements, step by step, with simple design principles and easy-to-find materials. | |||||
244PLT130B | 06/05 | Elfe | ONLINE-FLEX |
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Plant Studio: Pruning BasicsLearn to prune like NYBG! In this two-week course, our plant experts will guide you through essential pruning techniques for woody plants like small trees and shrubs, and more. | |||||
244PLT140B | 06/05 | Finley | ONLINE-FLEX |
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Plein-Air DrawingPlein-Air artist Frank Guida covers basic design principles, including focal point, contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how to choose a subject that translates well on the page. Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what more... | |||||
244CRF198 | 06/06 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Guida | NYBG |
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Sustainable Floral Mechanics: Tabletop & Large-Scale ArrangementsCreate a variety of arrangements—from tabletop centerpieces to large-scale installations—using reusable mechanics and materials. In this class, you'll explore working with kenzan frogs, curly willow, Agrawool, and chicken wire as you create a centerpiece, focal (entry or bar), and large-scale more... | |||||
244FDN365 | 06/06 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Braverman | NYBG |
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Drawing Fruits and Seed DispersalAll flowering plants produce fruit, regardless of whether the fruit is edible, hard or soft. In this class, you'll combine botanical morphology with illustration to gain a deeper understanding of plant reproduction—how fruits develop from fertilized carpels in various ways more... | |||||
244BIL449O | 06/07 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leech | ONLINE |
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Native Flora in SummerLearn to identify native and introduced herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees as they appear in summer, and get to know plants that may be found in fields, on roadsides, and in woodlands and wetlands. Learn about basic plant structure and more... | |||||
244BOT334 | 06/07 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Holmes | NYBG |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
244FDN210C | 06/07 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Matsui | NYBG |
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Spiral Topiary Workshop with Mike GibsonEver wonder how those whimsical yet well-manicured, spiral topiaries are created? Here's your chance to learn from renowned topiary expert Mike Gibson. Throughout this class, Gibson will provide personalized attention, valuable tips, and share the therapeutic benefits of topiary as more... | |||||
244HRT230 | 06/07 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Gibson | NYBG |
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Knowing and Growing Roses: An OverviewExpert rosarian Shauna Moore walks you through the history of a wide variety of rose types and classifications while explaining how to select the best ones for your garden. On a walk through the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, she'll share more... | |||||
244GAR361 | 06/08 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Moore | NYBG |
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Wonderland: Curious Nature SymposiumIt's unbelievable, it's unfamiliar, it's NYBG like never before! Wonderland: Curious Nature transforms our 250 acres through the sights, settings, and scents of the classic story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. From mind-bending horticultural displays fit for a queen to more... | |||||
244GAR830 | 06/08 | Sa | 10:00am-12:30pm | Edwards Wiley | NYBG |
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Tree Climbing for ArboristsDesigned for people interested in arboriculture, this course will help students develop their climbing skills. Learn techniques such as rope setting, knot tying, body thrusting, doublecrotching, foot locking, and limb walking. Taught on Garden grounds, this class offers expert instruction more... | |||||
244HRT304 | 06/08 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Vitagliano Davila | NYBG |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
244LAN100BO | 06/08 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Tryba | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
244GAR301CO | 06/11 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
244HRT300CO | 06/12 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Conaway | NYBG |
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Potting Seasonal Bulbs with Polly NicholsonLearn how to grow seasonal bulbs in containers with expert organic grower Polly Nicholson. Passionate about tulips, Nicholson has been growing species, both historic and annual garden varieties, for over fifteen years and she holds the National Collection of Tulipa more... | |||||
244GAR544 | 06/13 | Th | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Nicholson | NYBG |
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The Tulip Garden: Polly Nicholson in Conversation with Lindsey TaylorPolly Nicholson, an organic flower grower, holder of the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic), and owner of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire, UK, has cultivated a horticultural empire on her countryside estate, consisting of a series of walled gardens and a more... | |||||
244GAR851 | 06/13 | Th | 10:30am-11:30am | Nicholson Taylor | MERTZLIBRARY |
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Plant CommunitiesFundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more... | |||||
244HRT353ABL | 06/13 | Th | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED |
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Fresh Garlic in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting fresh garlic from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.Please note, this course more... | |||||
244BIL260O | 06/15 | Sa | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Schermer-Gramm | ONLINE |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more... | |||||
244GAR315B | 06/15 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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Garden Design WorkshopGood garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the basics of garden design, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site more... | |||||
244GAR317 | 06/15 | Sa | 10:30am-3:00pm | Beyers | NYBG |
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more... | |||||
244GAR912 | 06/15 | Sa | 1:00pm-5:00pm | Dillon | NYBG |
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Through the Looking Glass: Botanical MirrorTake inspiration from the mind-bending horticultural displays and unusual installations of NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Give a mirror an enchanted look by adding moss and other botanical materials around the frame. You'll use branches, faux mushrooms, butterflies, botanical blends more... | |||||
244CRF247 | 06/16 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Yanni | NYBG |
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Abstract PhotographyExperiment with composing abstract images using botanical subjects. Expert photographer Douglas Dubler will show you how to use the lines, shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of petals, leaves, stems, and vines to create intriguing pictures. All cameras, including smart phone more... | |||||
244GWP211 | 06/16 | Su | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Dubler | NYBG |
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Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and MaintenanceWhether you are a budding arborist or weekend woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw safely and maintain it properly are keys to success. This lecture-demonstration course by an ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics of chainsaw use and care, more... | |||||
244HRT308B | 06/16 | Su | 10:30am-4:30pm | Vitagliano | NYBG |
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Soapmaking WorkshopBring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more... | |||||
244WEL143B | 06/16 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Scholl | NYBG |
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Gilded Age Centerpiece: Heirloom Roses and FernsTake creative inspiration from 19th- and 20th-century Gilded Age. Step-by-step, learn easy techniques for crafting an opulent rose centerpiece from a bygone era. You'll combine heirloom roses and ferns in a low silver container for a modern take on this more... | |||||
244FDN430O | 06/17 | Mo | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE |
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The Native Pollinator GardenA successful pollinator garden must provide appropriate food and habitat for a diverse array of species, including bees, beetles, butterflies,moths, birds, and even pollinating flies. Explore best practices for attracting and supporting our native pollinators, as well as which native more... | |||||
244GAR340 | 06/18 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
244BIL301BO | 06/20 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Grand-Scale ArrangementsFull, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee. | |||||
244FDN502 | 06/20 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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Natural History of InsectsDelve into the fascinating world of the creatures that make up 84% of the Animal Kingdom—what renowned biologist E.O. Wilson once called "the little things that run the world." We'll discuss the roles that insects play—both in maintaining healthy ecosystems more... | |||||
244NAT322BL | 06/20 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Chaya | BLENDED |
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Wild WetlandsSpare, striking wetland flora create dramatic and unconventional arrangements that evoke these marshy environments. Study line and negative space as you create a large-scale arrangement using reeds, grasses, and other wetland plants such as Irises, Cattails, and Water Lilies. $170 more... | |||||
244FDN358 | 06/21 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Werber | NYBG |
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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondDesigned for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. | |||||
244BIL140AO | 06/22 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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Pruning Big Leaf and Mountain HydrangeasPruning hydrangeas can be one of the most confusing chores in the garden. In this class, you'll drill down to explore the pruning needs of the two most troublesome and similar hydrangeas; the big leaf and mountain varieties. Hydrangea expert more... | |||||
244GAR177 | 06/22 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ballato | NYBG |
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Intro to iPhone PhotographyIn this two-part class, you'll practice using your iPhone's built-in features to create high-quality memories of the Garden and more. During the first session, gain comfort with how to zoom, achieve proper exposure, shoot panoramic and portrait modes, edit for more... | |||||
244GWP219 | 06/22 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Falk | NYBG |
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Dyeing Flowers for ArrangementsAlthough flowers are available in endless color variations, the creative practice of dying flowers has become popular among floral designers. Whether you are trying to achieve the elusive blue rose or an unusual color to draw the eye, dying flowers more... | |||||
244FDN466 | 06/25 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: AnnualsBecome familiar with the identification, culture, and landscape use of annuals and select tender perennials. Review major groups of common species as well as more unusual types. Learn how to choose low-maintenance plants, and review the scientific and common names more... | |||||
244HRT341B | 06/29 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |