February

Intro to Composting

Whether you live in a house with a backyard or an apartment with no access to green space, you can compost! Led by NYBG experts, this course—fit for novices and practicing composters alike—will guide you through the fundamental principles of more...
253AGA300CO 02/01 Sa 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Plant Studio: Orchid Design

Familiarize 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.
253PLT130A 02/05   Elfe
ONLINE-FLEX

Landscape Plants: Conifers

Learn to identify, classify, and use the best regional native and non-native conifers for naturalistic and formal landscape designs.
253HRT333 02/06 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Landscape Design History

Explore 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.
253LAN301CO 02/07 Fr 10:30am-1:30pm Merritt
ONLINE

All About Terrariums and Vivariums

Discover how to design your own terrarium or vivarium with Christopher Satch, plant scientist and award-winning exhibitor at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Through lecture and demonstration, he'll discuss how to set up a simple, easy care terrarium, how to create more...
253CRF275O 02/08 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Satch
ONLINE

Soil Science I: Physical Properties

Soil 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...
253HRT301BO 02/08 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Making Kombucha

Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, more...
253CKG201O 02/09 Su 3:30pm-5:00pm Paswater
ONLINE

Basic Plant ID

This 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.
253BOT308DO 02/11 Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Holmes
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Style

The 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...
253FDN302D 02/11 Tu 10:30am-3:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Herbal Medicine for Immune Support

Explore which herbs, fungi, and nutrient-dense foods offer resistance for colds and flu. Learn how to create several herbal remedies to strengthen the immune system and support the body to fight off pathogens, and prepare two of the recipes along more...
253WEL178O 02/11 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Petter
ONLINE

Tropical Rain Forest Ecology

Discover the magic of the Costa Rican rain forest and how its diverse world of plants, insects, vertebrates, and fungi are vital to its survival, which in turn affects the weather patterns of the entire world. We'll cover the intricacies more...
253BOT358 02/12 We 10:00am-12:00pm Brown
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

This 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.
253HRT300GO 02/12 We 6:00pm-8:00pm O'Brien
ONLINE

The Art of Planting Bulbs: Jacqueline van der Kloet

Renowned naturalistic garden designer, Jacqueline van der Kloet, has mastered a casual, magical technique where bulbs emerge playfully among other plants, as if dancing freely among the perennials and grasses, creating a painterly scene. Van der Kloet has been commissioned more...
253GAR801C 02/13 Th 11:00am-12:00pm van der Kloet
NYBG

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

Accurate 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.
253BIL301DO 02/18 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Vogel
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

Building 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...
253BIL302CO 02/18 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Grossman
ONLINE

Vegetable Gardening

Examine 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.
253GAR431B 02/18 Tu 6:15pm-8:15pm Storrs
NYBG

Pruning Principles and Practices

Through 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...
253HRT321C 02/18 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Logan
NYBG

Fundamentals of Form

Learn 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.
253FDN300CO 02/19 We 10:00am-4:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Landscape Plants: Broadleaved Evergreens

Become 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.
253HRT332B 02/21 Fr 10:30am-12:45pm Simeone
NYBG

Grading & Drainage

Through discussion, fieldwork, and homework, students will identify landforms and watersheds, calculate slopes, and manipulate contours to create garden rooms, and control water flow. Learn how to communicate design ideas to contractors and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of a more...
253LAN428B 02/21 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Phaosawasdi
NYBG

Introduction to Urban Ecology

Urbanization 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...
253NAT338BO 02/21 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Johnson
ONLINE

Internet Tools for Creatives: Part I: Social Media

We 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...
253BIL394BO 02/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Jamison
ONLINE

Herbal Broths and Soups

Nourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty more...
253CKG237 02/22 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm Petter
NYBG

Turning Flowers into Art

Explore multiple ways to bring the beauty of dried flowers into your home. In the first session, you'll discover tips on which flower types will last the longest, how to gather, press, and preserve them, and when to use which more...
253CRF237O 02/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Yanni
ONLINE

Modern Sympathy Designs

Sympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more...
253FDN382 02/22 Sa 10:00am-4:30pm Norman
NYBG

Orchid Care

Myths abound about how hard it is to care for this ever-popular flowering plant. Dispel them with plenty of sensible advice on how to treat a variety of orchids including Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium, and more. Light, water, nutrients, repotting, more...
253GAR213CO 02/22 Sa 12:00pm-2:00pm Satch
ONLINE

A Garden Design Primer

Put 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.
253GAR222DO 02/22 Sa 11:30am-1:30pm Beyers
ONLINE

Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: All Three Sections

Spring is just around the corner, and with a little advance preparation you will be ready to start the growing season right. Gain insights into getting the soil prepped and ready to go, best pruning practices, and waking up the more...
253GAR225A 02/22 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Ruggiero
Himmelman
NYBG

Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Spring Gardeners Task List

Spring cleaning in the garden can be fun. Get shrub and herbaceous borders spruced up and looking good! Review a checklist of tasks to be performed during spring maintenance, ranging from raking off winter mulch to looking for signs of more...
253GAR225B 02/22 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Soil Basics: Get it Right!

Rich, nutritious soil makes for large, healthy plants and reduces the need for regular fertilization. Learn the difference between soil structure and texture; how these differences affect plant growth; and how you can modify your soil to improve its qualities. more...
253GAR225C 02/22 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Himmelman
NYBG

Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Pruning: Shape-Up for Spring

Late winter is a great time to get your woody plants in shape by thinning out overgrowth to create open, healthy, beautiful trees and shrubs. Learn how and when to prune, proper tools for the job, why pruning is necessary, more...
253GAR225D 02/22 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Rose Care and Pruning

Tending to roses is an art, especially given how many types there are-from shrubs to hybrid teas to ramblers. Proper pruning can encourage bloom production and control plant disease. This informative session combines classroom demonstrations, student pruning of potted plants, more...
253GAR394 02/22 Sa 10:00am-1:30pm Perkowski
NYBG

Basic Plant ID

This 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.
253BOT308GO 02/23 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

The Art of Bold & Bright Design

Brighten up those winter days with an audacious arrangement featuring pops of cheerful, colorful flowers. Using magnolias, narcissus, tulips, frittilaria, muscari, and more - you'll create a contemporary floral centerpiece that is reminiscent of spring days ahead.
253FDN344 02/23 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Werber
NYBG

Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles

Learn 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.
253HRT411A 02/24 Mo 5:30pm-8:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

Botanical Mixology 101

Historical 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...
253CKG240O 02/25 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Freeman
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This 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.
253BIL145C 02/26 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

Create 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.
253FDN210B 02/26 We 6:30pm-8:30pm Mele
NYBG

Fundamentals of Style

The 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...
253FDN302EO 02/26 We 10:00am-4:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Perennial Plant Combinations

Whether 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...
253GAR173BO 02/26 We 10:30am-12:30pm Forster
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Garden Design

This 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.
253GAR342BO 02/26 We 6:00pm-8:30pm Beyers
ONLINE

Introduction to Plant Science

This 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.
253HRT300EO 02/26 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Simeone
ONLINE

Detoxing Your Home

Environmental toxicity stresses our immune systems and makes us more prone to allergies. Consider what changes you can make to your home to make it a safer place for you and your loved ones-from simple but essential product swaps to more...
253WEL214O 02/26 We 6:30pm-8:00pm Paswater
ONLINE

In-Progress Portfolio Critique

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your more...
253BIL208O 02/27 Th 10:00am-3:30pm Woodin
ONLINE

The Many Uses of Mycelium

Scientists have engineered so many new products from mycelium that Scientific American heralds the dawn of the "Mycelium Revolution" and Harper's Bazaar dubs fungi "The Future of Fashion." Explore how scientists have harnessed mycelium's ability to create complex structures that more...
253BOT349O 02/27 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Michelotti
ONLINE

Black Flora: Revased, Revisited, and Revised

Join author and longtime gardener Teri Speight as she reflects on the journey of her latest publication, Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture's New Vanguard. In this seminal title, Teri establishes a tradition of Black floriculture, profiling contemporary experts innovating more...
253FDN815 02/27 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Speight
MERTZLIBRARY

Insect Identification and Management

Pest identification is key to maintaining a healthy, beautiful garden. Learn to identify which insects are pests and which are beneficial to your home garden. Learn the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more...
253GAR320O 02/27 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Kokinchak
ONLINE

Basic Color Theory for Gardeners

Learn 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...
253GAR367O 02/27 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Moore
ONLINE

March

Intro to Composting

Whether you live in a house with a backyard or an apartment with no access to green space, you can compost! Led by NYBG experts, this course—fit for novices and practicing composters alike—will guide you through the fundamental principles of more...
253AGA300DO 03/01 Sa 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Nature's Pharmacy

Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
253BOT346BO 03/01 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Candee
ONLINE

Weatherproof Hydrangeas

Gardening in areas with wildly fluctuating temperatures and conditions can be a tricky business if you lust for colorful and robust hydrangea flowers. Learn what measures you can take to improve the growth and growth frequency of these favored blooms, more...
253GAR272 03/01 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Raised Bed Gardening

Raised beds make gardening easier. They allow you to successfully grow vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals in problem soils, gardens with limited space, or on rooftops and terraces. Raised beds are ideal in many therapeutic settings because they elevate the plants, more...
253GAR280 03/01 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Storrs
NYBG

Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles

Learn 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.
253HRT411B 03/01 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Urban Tree Care

Soil compaction, construction damage, and land development practices can lead to tree decline and early tree mortality. Examine the biology of trees, and learn how they respond to changes in the urban environment. Explore techniques for assessing and preserving tree more...
253HRT426 03/01 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Finley
NYBG

Intro to Landscape Design

Gain 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...
253LAN100CO 03/01 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Tryba
ONLINE

Modern Sympathy Designs

Sympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more...
253FDN382B 03/02 Su 10:00am-4:30pm Norman
NYBG

Botanical Latin

Botanical 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...
253GAR360CO 03/03 Mo 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
ONLINE

Landscape Design IV: Design and Construction

Draw upon all of the skills you've developed in the Landscape Design program to create a residential project from start to finish, combining design with construction principles. Emphasis is on construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as estimating.
253LAN520 03/03 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Patchowsky
NYBG

Drawing Ivy in Silverpoint

Capture the tendrils and intricate patterns of ivy using a silver wire held in a stylus. Using this traditional method of silverpoint, you'll master an organic approach to drawing plant material. Learn to prepare the substrate, develop a skillful handling more...
253BIL306O 03/04 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Nemergut
ONLINE

Gardening with Native Plants

Learn how to use native plants and native gardening practices to enhance garden ecosystems and increase biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Discover how to promote a healthy environment using native spring ephemerals, herbaceous more...
253GAR315BO 03/04 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Botanical Watercolor I

This comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach you how paints interact, and how to select more...
253BIL331BO 03/05 We 10:00am-1:00pm James
ONLINE

Plant Structure

Get 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...
253BOT315BO 03/05 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Paradiso
ONLINE

Color Theory for Floral Design

Colors—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...
253FDN306C 03/05 We 10:30am-1:00pm Edinger
NYBG

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.
253PLT100A 03/05   Merritt
ONLINE-FLEX

Plant Studio: Container Gardening

Learn 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.
253PLT120 03/05   Beyers
ONLINE-FLEX

Plant Studio: Orchid Design

Familiarize 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.
253PLT130B 03/05   Elfe
ONLINE-FLEX

Plant Studio: Pruning Basics

Learn 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.
253PLT140 03/05   Finley
ONLINE-FLEX

Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

Building 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...
253BIL302DO 03/06 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Nemergut
ONLINE

The Science of Tree Communication

Discover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn of insect attacks) and transfer nutrients to one another through complex underground fungal networks (sometimes to assist sick trees).
253BOT385BO 03/06 Th 6:30pm-8:30pm Kutos
ONLINE

Flower ID from A to Z

There are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more...
253FDN308BO 03/06 Th 6:00pm-8:30pm Edinger
ONLINE

Ikebana: A Comprehensive Approach

This ancient Japanese art form seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature. More than merely arranging flowers, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, focusing on shape, line, more...
253FDN325 03/06 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Miura
NYBG

Painting Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds play a key role in the pollination of many flower types and can add lively interest to your botanical art. You'll learn the anatomy, habitat and behavior of these diminutive birds, as you practice the techniques for rendering their more...
253BIL346O 03/07 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Petrochko
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

Explore 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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
253GAR301DO 03/07 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Flash Photography: Orchids

In this two-part class, you'll master the best lighting and exposure techniques to capture the vibrancy of orchids without use of tripods or monopods. During the first session, you'll practice controlling and shaping light by using flash while photographing potted more...
253GWP937 03/08 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Graphics I

Graphics 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.
253LAN311DO 03/08 Sa 1:30pm-4:30pm Miller
ONLINE

Creative Bookbinding

Explore the age-old skill of basic bookbinding using a variety of structures and materials. Experiment with ancient binding techniques, including Japanese stab binding, French link, and Coptic stitches. You'll walk away with a small book to use as a journal, more...
253CRF191 03/09 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Danila
NYBG

Pruning Big Leaf and Mountain Hydrangeas

Pruning 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...
253GAR177 03/09 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

Accurate 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.
253BIL301EO 03/10 Mo 11:00am-2:00pm Vogel
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing III: Focus on Flowers

Apply 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.
253BIL303CO 03/11 Tu 10:30am-1:30pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Basic Plant ID

This 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.
253BOT308EO 03/11 Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Holmes
ONLINE

Wedding Design I: Personals

Flowers 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...
253FDN304C 03/11 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Bulbs

This course is designed for horticulturists, gardeners, or designers who want to learn to identify and classify familiar and unusual spring-, summer-, and autumn-flowering bulbs. We will also focus on understanding their biology. more...
253HRT342 03/11 Tu 1:30pm-3:30pm McDowell
NYBG

Plant Physiology

We will cover the role of plant hormones in growth and development, as well as plant movement, water transport through the plant body, and plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration (anaerobic and aerobic).
253BOT316 03/12 We 4:00pm-7:00pm Alvarez
NYBG

Botany and Betrayal: The Scientist Turned Spy

André Michaux was one of the most accomplished scientific explorers of North America before Lewis and Clark. His explorations took him from the Bahamas to Hudson Bay, and it is likely that no contemporary of his had seen as much more...
253BOT824 03/12 We 11:00am-12:00pm Spero
MERTZLIBRARY

Shopping the New York Flower Market

Learn 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...
253FDN400C 03/12 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

Introduction to Plant Science

This 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.
253HRT300DO 03/12 We 10:30am-12:30pm Day
ONLINE

Medicinal Mushrooms: Fungi for a Healthy Body, Mind, and Planet

Emerging 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...
253WEL181O 03/12 We 6:30pm-8:00pm Michelotti
ONLINE

Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond

Designed 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.
253BIL140BO 03/13 Th 6:00pm-8:50pm Vogel
ONLINE

Building a Green Wall

Would you like to bring the outside inside? Green walls bring a striking beauty to any room, and help create a calm, healthy environment, by reducing noise, removing air toxins, and adding moisture and fresh oxygen to your living area. more...
253LAN120 03/13 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Interior Plantscapes

Florists 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...
253FDN310B 03/14 Fr 10:00am-2:30pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Orchid Flowers in Watercolor

Study the warm tones of flowers available in our corner markets, even in the winter's cold. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting orchid flowers from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will more...
253BIL225O 03/15 Sa 11:00am-1:45pm Vogel
ONLINE

Internet Tools for Creatives: Part II: Website

Having a professional online presence is essential to getting the word out about your work. In this hands-on class, you will build a simple website (no coding required!) to showcase your portfolio using Wix.com, a free and easy-to-use platform. We more...
253BIL395O 03/15 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Marcheschi
ONLINE

Paleobotany: The Origin of Plants

Paleobotany, the study of plant evolution through fossil evidence, gives us insights into Earth's flora, past and present. In this class, you'll learn about the evolution of plants—from when life first emerged from the ocean to modern day trees and more...
253BOT434O 03/15 Sa 12:00pm-2:00pm Satch
ONLINE

Boho Bouquet with the Egg Cage

The elegant Boho bridal bouquet continues to be on trend. Learn to design an asymmetrical array of blossoms accented by at least three different types of greenery using an egg cage, a technique popularized by Holly Heider Chapple as an more...
253FDN313O 03/15 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Woodson
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Dauntless Dahlias

Low-maintenance dahlias thrive in our coastal climate. When they bloom in mid-July, their spiky, colorful blossoms brighten up gardens and flower beds across the city. In this class, you'll explore the origin and history of dahlia flower forms and learn more...
253GAR243 03/15 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Palmer
NYBG

Cut Flower Farming

Design, 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...
253HRT142BO 03/17 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Breyer
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Landscape Design III: Planting Design

Through a series of design assignments, prepare a variety of planting plans that are practical, appropriate, and aesthetically satisfying. Explore the significance of site conditions as well as plant form, text, color, and ecological associations. Recommended courses to take prior: more...
253LAN403BO 03/18 Tu 6:15pm-9:15pm Planco
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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

Explore the theoretical foundations and evidence-based research that supports using the people-plant relationship as a therapeutic tool to improve health and well-being. Engage in hands-on activities to discover the beneficial cognitive, physical, psychological, and social-emotional impacts associated with working with more...
253THP301BBL 03/18 Tu 4:00pm-6:30pm Meore
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Flower Arranging at Home

Bring cheer into your home and exercise your botanical creativity, with live, real-time guidance. Watch your fellow students' efforts online and get personal critiques from your instructor as you build your elegant arrangement with fresh flowers from your own garden, more...
253FDN243CO 03/19 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Woodson
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Mathematics for Horticulturists

This course is designed for horticulturists who are responsible for maintaining outdoor landscapes. We will cover how to calculate area to help estimate plant and soil needs, apply rates for fertilizers, and calculate amounts of soil amendments.
253HRT356O 03/20 Th 5:00pm-7:00pm Weinstein
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Landscape Management

Examine sustainable techniques for managing and maintaining commercial and residential landscapes. Develop programs that reduce adverse effects on the environment, including alternative approaches to conventional lawn management.
253HRT443 03/20 Th 4:30pm-7:30pm Laswell
NYBG

Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

Building 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...
253BIL302EO 03/22 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Rawlins
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Bark ID: Get to Know Your Trees

Why do some species have smooth bark, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel? The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves, twigs, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent. Bark, on the other more...
253BOT426 03/22 Sa 10:30am-3:30pm Wojtech
NYBG

Beekeeping Basics

Expert beekeeper Frank Mortimer walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated area. You'll learn how and why a beehive functions as one living organism, as more...
253CKG206 03/22 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mortimer
NYBG

Orchids for Beginners

Orchids 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...
253GAR213B 03/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Schmidt
NYBG

Pruning: How, When, and Where

This one-day course covers the basics of pruning evergreens, deciduous trees, and shrubs, as well as how to maintain the woody plants in your garden. Bring your pruners! We will discuss tool selection and maintenance, while we practice techniques. more...
253GAR236B 03/22 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm Perkowski
NYBG

Abstract Photography

Experiment 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...
253GWP211 03/22 Sa 12:00pm-5:00pm Dubler
NYBG

Drawing Cacti in Carbon Dust

The medium of carbon dust has been a mainstay for natural science illustrators for almost a century. This drawing technique combines carbon pencil lines with carbon dust (or "washes") that are applied with brushes, resulting in rich, tonal renderings that more...
253BIL308O 03/23 Su 10:00am-3:00pm Rawlins
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What's This Tree on My Block?

Learn to distinguish Manhattan's five most common genera and pinpoint particular species in this fun intro to tree identification.
253BOT223O 03/23 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Kaechele
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The Kitchen Mycologist

Many people cook mushrooms the same way—sautéed in butter or oil— and end up being disappointed with the results. That's a shame, because not only are mushrooms a low-fat, nutritious and environmentally sustainable food, they are incredibly flavorful if handled more...
253CKG230O 03/23 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Bone
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Botanical Jewelry: Botanicals in Resin

Make a pendant necklace, bracelet or post earrings using dried botanicals and other natural elements. Eco-jeweler and Brooklyn Botanic Garden Curator, Margarita Poulson, shows you how to use casting epoxy, to dry and press plant materials, to embed pieces in more...
253CRF122 03/23 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Poulson
NYBG

Intro to Herbal Medicine

Are you interested in bringing the natural benefits of herbs and herbal remedies into your life? Discover the differences between herbal medicine and homeopathy, the three major branches of herbalism, and the fascinating history of herbal medicine. Learn how to more...
253WEL109B 03/23 Su 11:00am-12:30pm Gordineer
NYBG

Success with Stipple

Black and white stipple technique can produce smooth gradated tones, add texture and value, and suggest color. Learn the skills and procedures to master the method of using sized pens and ink or fine point markers such as Copic multiliners more...
253BIL458O 03/24 Mo 11:00am-2:30pm Jess
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Landscape Design History

Explore 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.
253LAN301DO 03/24 Mo 6:15pm-9:15pm Bunnell
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History of Botanical Art

Embark on an historical exploration of botanical art. You'll trace the globe with author and curator Giovanni Aloi as he uncovers the critical role that botany has played in the advancement of movements, styles, and invention of new media. From more...
253BIL285O 03/26 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Aloi
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Grand-Scale Arrangements

Full, 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.
253FDN502 03/26 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition

Go beyond basic soil chemistry and examine how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore the ionic exchange capacities of soil, the complex nitrogen cycle, and the effects of composted soil amendments and fertilizers. Discover how more...
253HRT302 03/26 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

Growing Mushrooms In Your Garden

Learn how to incorporate mushrooms into mulch, compost, and logs to maximize plant and fungi health. In this class, you'll uncover the many interactions between fungi and plants and review the ways in which fungi are beneficial to ecosystems as more...
253BOT214O 03/27 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Michelotti
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Fundamentals of Gardening

Explore 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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
253GAR301E 03/27 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Garden Design Workshop

Good 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...
253GAR317CO 03/27 Th 6:00pm-8:40pm Beyers
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Three Gardens on the Coast of Maine: Cassie Banning

The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve located in Seal Harbor, Maine is a place of serenity spanning across 1,400 acres of breathtaking natural lands and historic gardens adjacent to Acadia National Park.

Cassie Banning, Director of Farm & Gardens more...
253GAR801D 03/27 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Banning
NYBG

Graphics II: DynaSCAPE

Learn 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.
253LAN427C 03/27 Th 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Perennial Plant Combinations

Whether 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...
253GAR173C 03/29 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Himmelman
NYBG

Container Gardening

Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous-and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
253GAR327 03/29 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Barrie
NYBG

Intro to Landscape Design

Gain 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...
253LAN100DO 03/29 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Forster
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Natural Soap Making with Beeswax

Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural soap? In this class, you'll learn the science behind three different processes of soap making. Then you'll put your learning into practice as you follow one of these processes to more...
253WEL167 03/29 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Botanical Wearables

Adorn yourself in flowers as you explore the art of crafting exquisite accessories inspired by NYBG's Orchid Show. Using deconstructed Phalaenopsis orchids, Eucalyptus seeds, Hypericum Berries, Solidago, and Ranunculus, you'll design a necklace paired with matching earrings, ensuring each piece more...
253FDN317 03/30 Su 10:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Herbal Sunday Workshop: Both Sections

Herbs 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.
253WEL130A 03/30 Su 12:30pm-4:30pm NYBG

Herbal Sunday: Elderberry Syrup

Packed 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...
253WEL130B 03/30 Su 12:30pm-2:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Herbal Sunday: Herbal Teas & Infusions

Herbal healing can be as simple as a cup of tea! We'll dive into the medicinal qualities and uses of easy-to-find herbs, and how to combine their roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds into effective, pleasing blends.
253WEL130C 03/30 Su 3:00pm-4:30pm Hill
NYBG
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