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.
Many
gardeners,
both
beginners
and
experts
alike,
believe
roses
are
difficult
to
grow
but
this
simply
isn't
true.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
rose
varieties
that
are
low
maintenance
and
easy
to
grow
without
a
lot
of
extra
maintenance—such
as
more...
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...
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.
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.
Kick
mulch
to
the
curb!
Learn
how
to
replace
this
common
garden
material
with
a
beautiful
tapestry
of
foliage
and
flowers
that
is
visually
appealing
and
ecologically
valuable.
Explore
a
selection
of
versatile,
tough,
native
ground-covering
plants
to
use
as
more...
Choose 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.
Transform your gardening goals into a clear, actionable plan. In this class, you'll learn a proven process for planning successful garden spaces by evaluating conditions, choosing plants, and designing layouts that work beautifully over time.
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.
What
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...
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 will guide you through the fundamental principles of composting.
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...
Learn the essential pruning techniques for woody plants used by NYBG experts. In this course, our plant professionals will guide you through the key principles of pruning woody plants such as small trees and shrubs.
Learn
how
to
grow
a
variety
of
plants
in
pots
and
planters
for
your
patio,
terrace,
front
porch
or
even
windowsill
that's
both
functional
and
gorgeous
in
any
season.
This
course
teaches
you
the
basics
of
choosing
and
using
materials
more...
Understand
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...
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.
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.
Dahlias
are
the
stars
of
the
fall
garden,
producing
spectacular
blooms
from
midsummer
until
the
first
frost.
In
this
workshop,
you'll
explore
the
history
of
dahlias
and
their
many
flower
forms
while
learning
how
to
care
for
plants
through
the
more...
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.
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.
A
hedgerow
is
a
line
of
shrubs
and
trees
typically
planted
to
create
a
boundary.
Learn
how
to
design
a
hedgerow
that
serves
two
purposes-creating
a
privacy
screen
for
your
outdoor
space
as
well
as
providing
a
protective
habitat
for
more...
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