Today more and more people are realizing the physical, social, and psychological benefits of working with nature, and home and community gardening is a great way to make that connection. Whether you are new to gardening or already working in the field, NYBG's gardening classes are a great place to increase your knowledge and improve your skills. Taught by top professionals, each course provides cutting-edge information on ecologically responsible garden care and design, including plant use, soil husbandry, composting, and pest control. Lectures are supported by hands-on study on the Garden's historic grounds. Enroll in a course for fun or pursue a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
Learn
the
fundamentals
for
turning
ordinary
nursery
stock
into
a
living
work
of
art.
This
workshop
covers
the
five
major
styles
of
bonsai
along
with
plant
and
container
selection,
branch
and
root
pruning,
wiring,
and
potting.
Students
can
choose
to
more...
This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions. Learn
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
more...
This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions. Designed
for
students
who
want
a
user–friendly
introduction
to
plant
science,
this
course
surveys
the
major
groups
of
plants—flowering
plants,
conifers,
ferns,
and
bryophytes—focusing
on
plant
more...
"Put
up"
your
peaches
using
time-honored
canning
techniques
for
three
preparations
that
will
extend
the
bounty
of
your
favorite
stone
fruits
long
after
summer
is
gone.
Create
a
compote
to
top
your
summer
desserts;
prepare
for
fall
with
warming
spices;
more...
In
just
three
weeks,
complete
more
than
40%
of
the
coursework
required
for
the
Certificate
and
gain
a
solid
base
in
the
principles
of
environmentally
sound
gardening
from
expert
professionals.
You'll
also
see
how
these
principles
are
put
into
practice
more...
Note
the
"Location"
of
each
session,
as
we
have
in-person
and
online
options.
Price
differences
may
apply.
Confirmation
emails
contain
specific
class
instructions. Designed
for
students
who
want
a
user–friendly
introduction
to
plant
science,
this
course
surveys
the
major
more...
Note
the
"Location"
of
each
section,
as
we
have
in-person
and
online
options.
Price
differences
may
apply.
Confirmation
emails
contain
specific
class
instructions. Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
more...
This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions. Join
the
cut
flower
farming
revolution!
Discover
the
basics
of
how
to
design,
plant,
grow,
and
harvest
a
cutting
garden
that
will
be
productive
throughout
the
more...
This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions. Containers
are
wonderful
in
any
setting—whether
alone
on
a
windowsill
or
terrace,
or
incorporated
into
a
yard
or
formal
garden.
Learn
a
comprehensive
approach
to
designing
more...
Cart (0)
