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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. | |||||
| 252FDN300A | 10/08 | Tu | 10:30am-3:00pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Vegetable GardeningExamine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections. | |||||
| 252GAR431AO | 10/08 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Storrs | ONLINE | |
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La Foce: Paradise in TuscanySituated on the hills overlooking Tuscany's Val d'Orcia—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—La Foce is home to one of the most beautiful private gardens in Italy.Biographer and writer Iris Origo and her husband Antonio purchased the La Foce property in more... | |||||
| 252GAR833 | 10/08 | Tu | 11:00am-12:00pm | Lysy | 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. | |||||
| 252LAN437ABL | 10/08 | Tu | 10:30am-1:30pm | Harrison | BLENDED | |
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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. | |||||
| 252BIL145AO | 10/09 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | 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... | |||||
| 252CKG229 | 10/09 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Viljoen | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN302A | 10/09 | We | 10:30am-3:00pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 252HRT422 | 10/09 | We | 4:00pm-6:00pm | Hall | 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. | |||||
| 252BIL301AO | 10/10 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
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Growing Modern RosesExplore the many classifications of modern roses such as hybrid tea roses, floribunda rose, and grandiflora rose—as you delve into their history, function, and beauty. You'll gain a better understanding of these roses, their importance, and cultural habits, the qualities more... | |||||
| 252GAR164 | 10/10 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Moore | 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... | |||||
| 252HRT312A | 10/10 | Th | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Barrie | NYBG | |
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Landscape Painting in WatercolorReceive an introduction to the fundamentals of plein air landscape painting using the wealth of picturesque subjects and vistas at NYBG. You'll begin in the classroom to practice basic watercolor techniques, brushwork, and color mixing. Then, you'll apply what you've more... | |||||
| 252BIL154 | 10/15 | Tu | 11:00am-3:00pm | Gore | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 252BOT308AO | 10/15 | Tu | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Bucuvalas | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300AO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Finley | ONLINE | |
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26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series: All Three SectionsNYBG's 26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series welcomes three distinguished, innovative landscape architects—Shannon Nichol, Shane Coen, and Lauren Stimson—whose work explores the multidimensional relationship between design and nature. Each speaker will share projects ranging from residential landscapes to museums, more... | |||||
| 252LAN801AO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Nichol Coen Stimson | ONLINE | |
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Shannon Nichol: Forms, Weeds, and Real LifeAs co-founder of Seattle-based landscape design firm GGN, Shannon Nichol is committed to specifying local native plant palettes through long-term and norm-breaking collaborations with local horticulturalists and landscape managers around the world. Stemming from a lifelong enthusiasm and amateur familiarity more... | |||||
| 252LAN801BO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Nichol | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT331B | 10/16 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Nolan | 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. | |||||
| 252LAN427A | 10/16 | We | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Poccia | NYBG | |
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Older AdultsExplore how therapeutic horticulture can improve the health, function, and quality of life for older adults in various settings, from independent to assisted living, day programs, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. You willalso gain an understanding of the physical, more... | |||||
| 252THP401BL | 10/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:15pm | Lawless | BLENDED | |
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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. | |||||
| 252HRT358A | 10/17 | Th | 2:00pm-4:40pm | Nolan | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic DesignTurning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects. | |||||
| 252LAN401AO | 10/17 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Arrington | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT332A | 10/18 | Fr | 10:30am-12:45pm | Simeone | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 252LAN301AO | 10/18 | Fr | 10:30am-1:30pm | Merritt | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252GAR279 | 10/19 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Palmer | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300BO | 10/19 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 252LAN311A | 10/19 | Sa | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Poccia | NYBG | |
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Advanced Field SketchingTake your naturalist game up another level by moving beyond sketchbook drawings to create an accordion book-or small series of artworks-inspired by your favorite observations of NYBG. Working with shadows and light, you'll explore color in a variety of media more... | |||||
| 252NAT423O | 10/19 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leighton | ONLINE | |
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Pumpkin Etching with Adam BiertonFan-favorite artist Adam Bierton returns to NYBG with his carving tools in tow, ready to turn pumpkins into frightening and fantastical beasts! In this special workshop, you'll learn the art of pumpkin carving as Adam provides an overview of this more... | |||||
| 252CRF276 | 10/20 | Su | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Bierton | 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. | |||||
| 252BIL400AO | 10/21 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 252BOT317O | 10/21 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Paradiso | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252FDN400A | 10/21 | Mo | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS | |
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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. | |||||
| 252FDN210A | 10/23 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Duever | 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... | |||||
| 252GAR185O | 10/23 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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Style & Shoot: Whimsical Floral WonderlandSpend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into a world of floral wonders and accompanying curiosities inspired by NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Floral designer & instructor more... | |||||
| 252FDN459 | 10/24 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | 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. | |||||
| 252GAR222AO | 10/24 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Gardening Can Be Murder: Book Talk with Marta McDowellWith their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Flora and horticulture have had an outsize influence on the genre: motive, means, opportunity, victims, villains, and detectives.Join writer, more... | |||||
| 252GAR828 | 10/24 | Th | 10:30am-11:30am | McDowell | MERTZLIBRARY | |
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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... | |||||
| 252HRT481 | 10/24 | Th | 10:30am-1:30pm | Kokinchak | NYBG | |
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Painting Asiatic Lilies in Watercolor with John Pastoriza-PiñolInternationally acclaimed botanical watercolor artist John Pastoriza-Piñol travels from Australia to teach you how to produce full, detailed portraits of Asiatic lilies in this special three-day workshop. Together, you'll review composition and color theory, expand your knowledge of techniques such more... | |||||
| 252BIL566 | 10/25 | Fr | 10:30am-4:30pm | Pastoriza-Piñol | NYBG | |
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Small Asymmetrical BasketHand-woven willow baskets bring a touch of rustic yet elegant beauty to your home. Jesica Clark, owner of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm, will teach you the traditional willow weaving techniques to create a small asymmetrical basket. This design, more... | |||||
| 252CRF252 | 10/25 | Fr | 10:00am-6:00pm | Clark | NYBG | |
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Table Grapes in Dry Brush WatercolorCreate the colors and textures of table grapes using specific watercolor techniques. This one day workshop will cover the method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form and texture of this fruit. Please note that this technique more... | |||||
| 252BIL144O | 10/26 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Autumn MushroomsIn NYC, fall is the best time to hunt for edible fungi. Paul Sadowski, 25-year veteran of the NY Mycological Society, will lead a mushroom hunt, and show you how to identify many species and their look-alikes, where to find more... | |||||
| 252BOT368 | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
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Candlemaking with HerbsDiscover the art of hand-dipped and hand-poured candles using eco-friendly, non-toxic ingredients, essential oils, and herbs. You'll learn the history of this ancient craft, and how to make synergistic scents that add a vibrance to the darker days of winter. more... | |||||
| 252CRF220 | 10/26 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 252GAR364O | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252GWP211 | 10/26 | Sa | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Dubler | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 252HRT482 | 10/26 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Torres | NYBG | |
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Forest BathingWhen surrounded by the tranquil beauty of trees, the mind naturally becomes quiet and peaceful. You will learn about forest therapy and see for yourself the research-proven health benefits of forest bathing. Learn basic sensory and meditation techniques to help more... | |||||
| 252WEL145 | 10/26 | Sa | 10:30am-12:00pm | Cunningham | NYBG | |
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Shane Coen: Context, Form, and EquityFounder and CEO of Coen+Partners, Shane Coen aims to redefine how we interact with people and place. His firm's ethos was founded on the commitment to always help define and push the boundaries of landscape architecture—bringing earth and cultural equity more... | |||||
| 252LAN801CO | 10/29 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Coen | ONLINE | |
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Ink Wash TechniquesIf you're looking to transition from drawing to watercolor painting or fine tune your watercolor techniques, this class is for you. You will practice basic techniques such as flat washes, glazing, graded washes, and dry brush for fine details. Dilutions more... | |||||
| 252BIL407O | 10/31 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | 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... | |||||
| 252GAR315O | 10/31 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252FDN307 | 11/01 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Werber | 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... | |||||
| 252BIL394AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Jamison | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN310A | 11/02 | Sa | 10:30am-3:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | 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... | |||||
| 252GAR213AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Schmidt | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252GAR317AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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From Garden to Spa: Natural Body CareCreate spa-worthy products from your garden-revitalizing lotion bars, lip balms, bath salts, body scrubs, and more using a variety of botanicals. Ideal for those who want to indulge in self-care or create lovely holiday gifts. All materials provided. | |||||
| 252WEL144 | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Hill | NYBG | |
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Botanical LatinBotanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the more... | |||||
| 252GAR360O | 11/04 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN302B | 11/06 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 252HRT353BL | 11/06 | We | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED | |
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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. | |||||
| 252PLT100 | 11/06 | 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. | |||||
| 252PLT110 | 11/06 | Bakis | 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. | |||||
| 252PLT120 | 11/06 | Beyers | 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. | |||||
| 252PLT140A | 11/06 | Ippolito | ONLINE-FLEX | |||
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Herbal Winter ApothecaryExplore soothing herbal antidotes that address winter ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being. Under the guidance of herbalist Karine Gordineer, you'll learn how to make specific remedies for coughs, congestion, colds, flu, and gain the skills and confidence to more... | |||||
| 252WEL158O | 11/06 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gordineer | 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. | |||||
| 252BOT308BO | 11/07 | Th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Holmes | 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... | |||||
| 252HRT142AO | 11/07 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Garden Design History WalkMany important designers have shaped NYBG grounds throughout the years, including Calvert Vaux, Beatrix Farrand, Piet Oudolf, and Lynden B. Miller. Stroll the grounds with award-winning author Marta McDowell, who will discuss how the Garden's plantings, pathways, ornaments, and structures more... | |||||
| 252LAN267 | 11/07 | Th | 9:30am-11:30am | McDowell | 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... | |||||
| 252BIL302A | 11/08 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | 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. | |||||
| 252GAR301BO | 11/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | 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. | |||||
| 252GAR342AO | 11/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:30pm | Forster | 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... | |||||
| 252THP507 | 11/09 | Sa | 9:00am-2:00pm | Riche | OFS | |
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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. | |||||
| 252BIL303AO | 11/12 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252FDN306BO | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Elfe | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252HRT321A | 11/12 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Logan | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT395O | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Conaway | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN304A | 11/13 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Holiday WreathsLearn to fashion different types and sizes of wreathes—from those that hang on the wall to those surrounding a candle to bring a soft glow to your holiday table. Calamia Crafts owner Madeline Yanni will demonstrate how to make an more... | |||||
| 252CRF194O | 11/14 | Th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Yanni | 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... | |||||
| 252BIL421BO | 11/15 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN322O | 11/16 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252LAN100AO | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Tryba | ONLINE | |
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Herbal Saturday Workshop: All Three SectionsHerbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care. | |||||
| 252WEL130A | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | Hill Bautista-Carolina Wainwright | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Botanical Bath BombsPrepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft four custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones! | |||||
| 252WEL130B | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-11:30am | Hill | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal HoneyOffering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal more... | |||||
| 252WEL130C | 11/16 | Sa | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Bautista-Carolina | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Elderberry SyrupPacked with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making more... | |||||
| 252WEL130D | 11/16 | Sa | 2:30pm-4:00pm | Wainwright | 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. | |||||
| 252GAR222BO | 11/18 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Lauren Stimson: On Wildness, Lost Landscapes, and BelongingLauren Stimson, FAAR, ASLA is a landscape architect and partner at STIMSON, an urban and rural landscape architecture studio, working farm and plant nursery located in Cambridge and Princeton, Massachusetts. STIMSON values longevity, sustainability, education, ecological fluency, community, slowness, and more... | |||||
| 252LAN801DO | 11/19 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Stimson | 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... | |||||
| 252NAT338AO | 11/19 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Johnson | ONLINE | |
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Developing Cultural Competency for Therapeutic Horticulture ProgramsTherapeutic horticulture recognizes and honors the culture and identity of our participants and communities. Develop your ability to be appropriately responsive to groups that share a common background such ethnicity, religion, race, language, gender identity, disability, neurodivergence, and more. The more... | |||||
| 252THP312BL | 11/19 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Reopell | 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... | |||||
| 252FDN305 | 11/20 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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Botanical Holiday CardsLearn the basics of block printing with artist Chemin Hsiao. Together, you'll visit NYBG's Haupt Conservatory for seasonal botanical inspiration. Then, experiment with carving a simple design into a block of soft, eraser-like material. You'll stamp your designs onto paper more... | |||||
| 252CRF209 | 11/23 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Hsiao | NYBG | |
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Materials as Muse: Making Art with FlowersWhat is the line between art and decoration? Think beyond the confines of "pretty" and consider flowers in terms of line, gesture, texture, and form. We will examine the colors and patterns of masterworks from NYBG's latest exhibition, then create more... | |||||
| 252FDN323 | 11/23 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Werber | NYBG | |
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Native Plant Saturday: All Three SectionsNative Plant SelectionKim Eierman | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | NYBG Discover what makes a plant native, how to choose the best species for your garden, where to find them, and how to grow them successfully. We'll also discuss those more... | |||||
| 252GAR202A | 11/23 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial Marsh | NYBG | |
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Native Plant Saturday: Native Plant SelectionDiscover what makes a plant native, how to choose the best species for your garden, where to find them, and how to grow them successfully. We'll also discuss those you can plant to support and encourage pollinators in your own more... | |||||
| 252GAR202B | 11/23 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Native Plant Saturday: Growing Native Perennials from SeedLearn how and when to collect the seeds of different types of native perennials. Growing native plants from seed gives you a much wider selection of plant choices as well as the opportunity to grow them organically and economically. In more... | |||||
| 252GAR202C | 11/23 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Native Plant Saturday: Designing with Native PlantsExplore the fundamentals of how native plants can be successfully incorporated into your garden plans to create sustainable garden designs filled with the beauty and diversity you desire. | |||||
| 252GAR202D | 11/23 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Marsh | NYBG | |
