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Tree ManagementExplore a holistic approach to keeping trees healthy and vigorous. Topics include planting and transplanting, pruning, fertilization, root system management, common problems, tree defenses, and lightning protection. Samples of tree problems, supplies, and tools are exhibited. | |||||
241HRT422 | 10/04 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Hall | NYBG |
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Antique Hydrangea Wreath WorkshopThe soft touch and gradation of colors are what make hydrangeas a consistent favorite among garden and floral enthusiasts. In this class, you'll be introduced to flower drying techniques and learn tips on how and when to prune hydrangeas to more... | |||||
242FDN403 | 10/04 | We | 10:00am-2:00pm | Matsui | 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. | |||||
242HRT358A | 10/04 | We | 10:00am-12:40pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Graphics III: PhotoshopDiscover how to use a wide variety of Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques to add vibrancy to your hand- or computer-rendered drawings. Hone your own aesthetic as you craft plan views, section drawings, and design details that are client ready. | |||||
242LAN437ABL | 10/04 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Harrison | BLENDED |
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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. | |||||
241HRT411B | 10/05 | Th | 10:00am-1:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Landscape Painting in WatercolorUsing the wealth of picturesque subjects and vistas on the Garden's grounds, learn several approaches to landscape painting with watercolor, beginning with sketch development. In this class, you'll explore the emphasis of composition and use of color. Prior experience in more... | |||||
242BIL154 | 10/10 | Tu | 11:30am-2:30pm | Gore | 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. | |||||
242BIL301AO | 10/10 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and ShrubsExplore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall. | |||||
242HRT331A | 10/10 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Fall Herbal ApothecaryStay balanced and healthy as we transition to the cooler months of the year. Learn how to use medicinal roots, berries, and fungi for nutrient-dense remedies and foods to keep your immune system in optimal health and your mind and more... | |||||
242WEL198 | 10/10 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Horticultural Techniques: Greenhouse PracticesThis course introduces students to the practical skills required for growing plants in greenhouses with an emphasis on integrated management techniques. Topics include structures and equipment, soils and other growing media, irrigation and fertilization practices, potting and repotting, and cultural more... | |||||
242HRT312A | 10/11 | We | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Barrie | NYBG |
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Graphics II: DynaSCAPELearn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required. | |||||
242LAN427A | 10/11 | We | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Floral Design Showcase: The Evolution of Ikenobo IkebanaJoin us for a rare opportunity to experience the beauty and philosophy of Ikenobo Ikebana, an elegant floral art form with roots tracing back to 15th-century Japan that reflects the country's deep appreciation for nature. By blending ancient techniques with more... | |||||
2424FDN807 | 10/12 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Noda | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and ShrubsExplore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall. | |||||
242HRT331C | 10/13 | Fr | 10:30am-1:30pm | Nolan | NYBG |
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Internet Tools for Creatives: Part I: Social MediaWe will focus on using Instagram to showcase and promote your work. You'll define your goals for using social media as a marketing tool, and create a strategy to achieve those goals, as well as discover tips for attracting and more... | |||||
242BIL394O | 10/14 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Jamison | ONLINE |
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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... | |||||
242GAR200A | 10/14 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Barrie Satch Rosiello | 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. | |||||
242GAR200B | 10/14 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Barrie | NYBG |
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All About Containers Saturday: Veggies and Herbs for ContainersLearn how to grow garden-fresh vegetables and herbs year-round. Discover which varieties do best in containers and how to care for them. Special attention is paid to those varieties that not only taste great but also look beautiful, including varieties more... | |||||
242GAR200C | 10/14 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Satch | 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... | |||||
242GAR200D | 10/14 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Rosiello | NYBG |
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The Native Garden in Fall and WinterWith a little bit of planning, your garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even after the flowers fade. Knowing which plants to select is key, since, according to rock star garden designer Piet Oudolf, it's about "texture and shape, more... | |||||
242GAR369 | 10/14 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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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. | |||||
242HRT300AO | 10/14 | Sa | 1:00pm-3:00pm | O'Brien | ONLINE |
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Invasive Weed Identification & ManagementStudents will be introduced to the topics of invasion biology and weed management and their related terminology. Approximately 60 invasive or weed species common throughout the northeast region of the United States will be presented, with a focus on woody more... | |||||
242HRT482 | 10/14 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | DeLuca | NYBG |
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Graphics IGraphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required. | |||||
242LAN311A | 10/14 | Sa | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Pen and InkPen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques. | |||||
242BIL400AO | 10/16 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of FormLearn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations. | |||||
242FDN300A | 10/16 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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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... | |||||
242HRT301AO | 10/16 | Mo | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE |
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Fall Edible PlantsTake a guided ramble with wild foods author and forager Marie Viljoen and learn to how to identify and use edible plants that include introduced ornamentals, cosmopolitan weeds, and flora indigenous to the Northeast. Visit NYBG's Native Plant Garden and more... | |||||
242CKG229 | 10/17 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Viljoen | NYBG |
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Basic Color Theory for GardenersLearn the basics, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site conditions, and develop a go-to plant list for your home landscape. In the second session, you will develop and draw a basic design plan for your garden more... | |||||
242GAR367AO | 10/17 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beazley | ONLINE |
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Playful Dualities of Public Spaces: Michelle DelkFor over 20 years, landscape architect Michelle Delk, partner at New York-based firm, Sn∅hetta, has led projects ranging from master plans and brownfield redevelopments to urban parks, streetscapes, and riverfronts. Her work follows her firm's foundational premise: to create places more... | |||||
242LAN801CO | 10/17 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Delk | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of FormLearn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations. | |||||
242FDN300BO | 10/18 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Woodson | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size. | |||||
242GAR342AO | 10/18 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world more... | |||||
242BOT315A | 10/19 | Th | 10:30am-1:30pm | Schondorf-Seghrouchni | NYBG |
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Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine ValleyOver multiple generations, the du Pont family has created magnificent landscapes and gardens that complement the verdant lands of the Brandywine Valley, where five of their estates-Hagley Museum and Library, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, more... | |||||
242GAR819 | 10/19 | Th | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Lederman McDowell Downing Forrest | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and ShrubsExplore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall. | |||||
242HRT331D | 10/19 | Th | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Nolan | 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. | |||||
242HRT358B | 10/19 | Th | 10:00am-12:40pm | Nolan | NYBG |
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Fall Leaves in WatercolorFocus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—maple, ginkgo, sassafras, or even something unexpected.Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting fall leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. more... | |||||
242BIL203O | 10/20 | Fr | 11:00am-1:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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Landscape Plants: Broadleaved EvergreensBecome familiar with the cultural requirements, identifying features, and uses of native and non-native broadleaved evergreens, and incorporate them into both naturalistic and formal landscape settings. Major plant groups studied include Ilex, Rhododendron, Buxus, and evergreen groundcovers. | |||||
242HRT332A | 10/20 | Fr | 11:30am-1:45pm | Simeone | 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... | |||||
242FDN302A | 10/21 | Sa | 10:30am-3:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Put Your Garden to BedWhat can you do this fall to ensure a healthy garden next spring? Get a head start on your best garden ever by taking care of it now! Learn techniques to improve soil quality, protect perennials and tender plants through more... | |||||
242GAR185A | 10/21 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NCNC |
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Fall Dahlia WorkshopWhen celebrated ceramicist Frances Palmer isn't making gorgeous vessels, she's growing the sumptuous dahlias featured on her wildly popular Instagram feed. In this new workshop, she'll share secrets about how to divide, plant, fertilize, and stake your spring tubers, in more... | |||||
242GAR279 | 10/21 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Palmer | 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. | |||||
242BIL301BO | 10/23 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE |
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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more... | |||||
242GAR302A | 10/24 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Himmelman | 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... | |||||
242FDN400A | 10/25 | We | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
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Put Your Garden to BedWhat can you do this fall to ensure a healthy garden next spring? Get a head start on your best garden ever by taking care of it now! Learn techniques to improve soil quality, protect perennials and tender plants through more... | |||||
242GAR185BO | 10/25 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE |
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Perennial Plant CombinationsWhether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right plant combinations makes the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Concentrating on perennials, learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining more... | |||||
242GAR173AO | 10/26 | Th | 10:30am-12:30pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
242HRT142O | 10/26 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE |
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Disease Identification and ManagementLearn common diseases of woody and herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass, and the cultural, biological, and least-toxic strategies for their control.Note: This class is a requirement in NYBG's Horiculture Certificate Program, Tracks 1, 2, & 3. It is not the same more... | |||||
242HRT481 | 10/26 | Th | 10:30am-1:30pm | Kokinchak | NYBG |
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Natural Fiber Dye WorkshopLearn how to dye fibers naturally using food waste. Explore techniques on how to repurpose your food scraps to create a brilliant color palette—from yellow and red onions that create copper tones and deep mustards to avocado skin, pits, and more... | |||||
242CRF245 | 10/27 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Danila | NYBG |
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Gothic Style: Dark and DramaticChannel windswept moors, foreboding castles, and covens as you design a haunting floral design in utilizing dramatic and beautiful seasonal materials. You'll combine black dahlias, chocolate cosmos, and other inky-toned blooms with twisted branches and seed pods to create witchy, more... | |||||
242FDN307 | 10/27 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Werber | NYBG |
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Study of Ancient Tree RingsJoin Neil Pederson, Ph.D., professor and senior ecologist at the Harvard Forest, for this interactive workshop on what tree rings can teach us about the ways ecosystems respond to climate change. Old trees hold precious information about climate, precipitation levels, more... | |||||
242BOT397 | 10/28 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Pederson | NYBG |
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A Garden Design PrimerPut all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden. | |||||
242GAR222AO | 10/28 | Sa | 11:30am-1:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Site Visit: Mercy HomeMercy Home provides services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including a robust therapeutic horticulture program that includes indoor, outdoor, and hydroponic gardening. This visit will offer an inside look into Mercy Home's beautiful courtyard, greenhouse, and indoor grow more... | |||||
242THP507 | 10/28 | Sa | 9:00am-2:00pm | Riche | OFS |
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Pruning Principles and PracticesThrough classwork and hands-on practice, develop pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to create and maintain hedges and explore authentic pollarding more... | |||||
242HRT321A | 11/01 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Logan | NYBG |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more... | |||||
242BIL302AO | 11/02 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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Interior PlantscapesFlorists and floral designers who want long-lasting, gorgeous interior plantings won't want to miss this unique class from florist, horticulturist, and indoor plant expert Chris Raimondi. In this class, Chris shares essential horticulture practices for proper selection and maintenance of more... | |||||
242FDN310 | 11/02 | Th | 10:30am-3:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | NYBG |
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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... | |||||
242GAR315AO | 11/02 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE |
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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... | |||||
242HRT353BL | 11/02 | Th | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED |
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Style and Shoot: French Floral DesignSpend an inspiring Autumn day honing your floral design and social media marketing skills! Locally-sourced flora, vintage containers, and charming props will combine for an experience evocative of a enchanting Parisian garden. In the morning, you'll craft an artful arrangement more... | |||||
242FDN350 | 11/03 | Fr | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG |
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Orchids for BeginnersOrchids are one of the most common houseplants in America. While this exotic flower is widely available, many do not know how to properly care for it. In this class, you'll explore how orchids grow in nature and learn the more... | |||||
242GAR213O | 11/03 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Schmidt | ONLINE |
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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. | |||||
242BIL140AO | 11/04 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: All Three SectionsFrom windows to terraces, indoors or out, apartment dwellers have ample opportunity to garden—even as winter approaches! Whether you want to develop your green thumb by learning how to select incredible houseplants (and how to care for them) or by more... | |||||
242GAR299A | 11/04 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Satch Raimondi, CLP | NYBG |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Creating an Indoor GardenSelect the right plants, based on light, temperature, and aesthetics. Discover unusual plants, and tools and techniques to keep indoor plants healthy. | |||||
242GAR299B | 11/04 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | NYBG |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Succeed with Low Light PlantsMany new and unusual plants can thrive in light-deprived corners. Choose the right plants for your space, and develop fertilization, water management, and pest control techniques for these shade-loving species. | |||||
242GAR299C | 11/04 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | TBA | NYBG |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Growing Herbs IndoorsWhether you're bringing outdoor herbs inside, or starting a kitchen herb garden from scratch, this class covers the essentials-from managing indoor conditions to harvesting and storing herbs for maximum flavor and fragrance. | |||||
242GAR299D | 11/04 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Satch | NYBG |
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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. | |||||
242GAR301AO | 11/06 | Mo | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Planting Design Ideas for Fall GardensFall is when we slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of nature more deeply. That is why fall gardens, with their rich colors and autumnal tapestry of foliage, are so intriguing. Discover the plants and other landscape elements that more... | |||||
242LAN107 | 11/06 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Johnsen | NYBG |
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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. | |||||
242BIL303AO | 11/07 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE |
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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. $50 materials fee. more... | |||||
242FDN210A | 11/07 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Matsui | NYBG |
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Sustainable Garden CareExplore how to create a healthy garden while supporting biodiversity and conserving resources. We'll discuss ways to minimize water usage, effectively handle stormwater, create a healthy soil food web, and use non-toxic alternatives to maintain optimal plant health. | |||||
242HRT395O | 11/07 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Conaway | ONLINE |
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Introduction to Urban EcologyUrbanization is changing biodiversity, interspecies relationships, and even animal behavior, in the tri-state area and beyond. Liz Johnson, former manager of AMNH's Metropolitan Biodiversity Program, will introduce you to the particular habitats found here, as well as plants and animals more... | |||||
242NAT338AO | 11/07 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Johnson | ONLINE |
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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... | |||||
242BIL332O | 11/08 | We | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE |
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Drawing ConifersLearn to identify and draw the key characteristics associated with coniferous plants. From needles and bark to seeds and cones, come away with athorough grounding in the best ways to illustrate the morphological attributes of this beautiful group of plants. more... | |||||
242BIL404O | 11/08 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Rauh | ONLINE |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
242BOT308AO | 11/08 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE |
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Seeds of Resilience: The Cultural Dimension of Plant BiodiversityExplore stories from the Indigenous Land and Seed Sovereignty movement, which embodies the vision of sustainable relational agriculture and shares the depth of the cultural dimension of plant biodiversity in North America.Mohawk Seedkeeper Rowen White will share insight into more... | |||||
242GAR809O | 11/09 | Th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | White | ONLINE |
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Paleobotany: The Origin of PlantsPaleobotany, the study of plant evolution through fossil evidence, gives us insights into Earth's flora, past and present. Gain a historical perspective on global diversity and climate change, and the origin and development of present-day trees and flowering plants. | |||||
242BOT434O | 11/14 | Tu | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Boyer | ONLINE |
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Fall Harvest Tabletop DesignLearn step-by-step instructions in crafting a glorious centerpiece inspired by the fall harvest season. Using lilies, heirloom chrysanthemum, Chinese lanterns, celosia, herbs, mini pumpkins, lady apples and vines, and sustainable materials, you'll curate a tabletop floral arrangement that is a more... | |||||
242FDN322O | 11/14 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE |
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Learning from Rwanda: Designing for One Health: Sierra BainbridgeIn 2008, the innovative MASS Design Group co-founded by Sierra Bainbridge, began its work in Rwanda, focusing on the Butaro District Hospital. Lessons learned in collaboration with community partners, clinicians, and government officials continuously informed MASS's one health design approach-which more... | |||||
242LAN801DO | 11/14 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Bainbridge | ONLINE |
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Therapeutic Horticulture: Focus on DementiaCreate meaningful connections for people living with Alzheimer's and/or dementia and their care partners, while providing environments and opportunities to support their natural abilities and initiative. Learn methods and manners to ease anxiety, de-stigmatize the diagnosis, and ultimately create moments more... | |||||
242THP335BL | 11/14 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Ellman | BLENDED |
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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... | |||||
242FDN304A | 11/15 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
242FDN306O | 11/15 | We | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Mele | ONLINE |
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Hand Rendering Workshop for Landscape DesignExplore the techniques and principles to create hand-colored renderings of landscape design drawings. Through hands-on demonstrations and exercises, you'll learn various methods of applying color to drawings; including colored pencils and markers, which will bring life to your designs and more... | |||||
242LAN224O | 11/16 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Miller | 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. | |||||
242BIL145AO | 11/17 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Fashek | ONLINE |
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The Basics of Visual CompositionForethought and an understanding of basic composition principles are the foundation of any balanced work of art. Through group critiques, discussions and a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including focal point, the rule of more... | |||||
242BIL421AO | 11/17 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE |
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Mushrooms in Dry Brush WatercolorBring the texture and tones of a mushroom to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of this subject. Please note more... | |||||
242BIL159O | 11/18 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Saylor | ONLINE |
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Holiday PreservesRing in the holiday season with decadent winter fruit preserves. Learn how to make brandied fruit, spiced apple compote, and almond pears in amaretto syrup from Cornell-trained master food preserver Stephen Nocera. He will demonstrate how to properly preserve fruit, more... | |||||
242CKG218 | 11/18 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Nocera | 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... | |||||
242LAN100AO | 11/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Forster | ONLINE |
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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... | |||||
242FDN302B | 11/27 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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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... | |||||
242THP525 | 11/28 | Tu | 9:00am-2:00pm | Wichrowski Fried | OFS |
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Mental HealthA growing body of evidence supports the use of horticulture for psychological well-being. Discover how therapeutic horticulture can be a preventative practice for all people in dealing with the stressors of the modern world and how it can be integrated more... | |||||
241THP404BL | 11/29 | We | 6:30pm-8:45pm | Krus, HTR | BLENDED |
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Wedding Design II: Ceremony & ReceptionDesign and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more... | |||||
242FDN305 | 11/29 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Perennial Plant CombinationsWhether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right plant combinations makes the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Concentrating on perennials, learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining more... | |||||
242GAR173B | 11/29 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | NCNC |