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Gardening Classes
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.
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Shrubs: The Backbone of the Garden - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Transform your garden into a low-maintenance, colorful space by selecting the right shrubs that will bring you pleasure for the entire growing season. We'll discuss more... | |||||
| 221GAR241O | 09/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ballato | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis 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... | |||||
| 221HRT300GO | 09/18 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Intro to Landscape Design - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 221LAN100FO | 09/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Tryba | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable Gardener's Workshop: Protect Your Plants from Pests - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.All of your hard work in the garden should produce healthful, nutritious food; so don't let a host of pest problems ruin this for you. Learn more... | |||||
| 221GAR201GO | 09/19 | Su | 9:30am-11:30am | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower Farming - ONLINEThis 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... | |||||
| 221HRT142CO | 09/19 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Gardening Strategies for Climate Change - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Small steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate more... | |||||
| 221GAR379BO | 09/20 | Mo | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman | ONLINE | |
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Mastering the Art of Tomato Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Eagle Street Farm co-founder Annie Novak covers the tips and tricks of maintaining a healthy, organic, tomato garden in raised beds on your rooftop, in containers more... | |||||
| 221GAR143BO | 09/22 | We | 6:15pm-7:45pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Designing with Shrubs - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Woody plants are the foundation of every garden plan. Learn how more... | |||||
| 221GAR359BL | 09/23 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | BLENDED | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 221GAR360CO | 09/24 | Fr | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 221GAR173CO | 09/25 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 221HRT358F | 09/25 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
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Pruning Big Leaf and Mountain Hydrangeas - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Pruning hydrangeas can be one of the most confusing chores in the garden. In this class, you'll explore the pruning needs of the two most common more... | |||||
| 221GAR177O | 09/26 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ballato | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable Gardener's Workshop: Seed Starting Primer - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Seed starting is a fun way to expand your garden's potential. This class covers the basics, including choosing what seeds to start and the proper location, more... | |||||
| 221GAR201HO | 09/26 | Su | 9:30am-11:30am | Storrs | ONLINE | |
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A Garden Design Primer - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Take all your garden ideas and start putting them into place with this practical overview of garden design principles that ensure the best layout plan and more... | |||||
| 221GAR222AO | 09/30 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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All About Containers: All Three Sections - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.No 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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR200AO | 10/02 | Sa | 9:30am-11:30am | Cappello-Ruggiero Marsh Eierman | ONLINE | |
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All About Containers: Container Gardening 101 - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering. | |||||
| 222GAR200BO | 10/02 | Sa | 9:30am-11:30am | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE | |
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Landscape for Curb Appeal - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Make a great first impression by creating a welcoming entry garden for your home. Learn how to design a stylish front garden. Review examples that work more... | |||||
| 222GAR326O | 10/02 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 222HRT358ABL | 10/02 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | Nolan | BLENDED | |
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Put Your Garden to Bed - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR185AO | 10/03 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Meredith | ONLINE | |
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Complete Garden Care and Maintenance - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Learn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, more... | |||||
| 222GAR440BL | 10/03 | Su | 10:30am-12:30pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | BLENDED | |
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Rooftop Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But rooftop, terraces, and balcony spaces have their own unique challenges for soil maintenance, more... | |||||
| 222GAR328O | 10/05 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 222HRT358BBL | 10/05 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | BLENDED | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of more... | |||||
| 222HRT411A | 10/06 | We | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Bulbs - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Since Autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll more... | |||||
| 222GAR287AO | 10/07 | Th | 5:00pm-6:30pm | Hagen | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science for GardenersNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening more... | |||||
| 222GAR302A | 10/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Himmelman | NYBG | |
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Mastering the Art of Tomato Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Eagle Street Farm co-founder Annie Novak covers the tips and tricks of maintaining a healthy, organic, tomato garden in raised beds on your rooftop, in containers more... | |||||
| 222GAR143O | 10/13 | We | 6:15pm-7:45pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR431AO | 10/13 | We | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Nocera | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceNote 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... | |||||
| 222HRT300B | 10/14 | Th | 2:00pm-4:40pm | O'Brien | NYBG | |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR173AO | 10/16 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
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All About Containers: The Very Best Plants for Pots - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Containers are an unnatural habitat, with fertilizer, water and root restrictions that suit some plants better than others. Find out which plants to avoid, which ones more... | |||||
| 222GAR200CO | 10/16 | Sa | 9:30am-11:30am | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes more... | |||||
| 222GAR301A | 10/16 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Garden Design Workshop - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR317AO | 10/17 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to BulbsNote the "Location" of each section, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Since Autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what more... | |||||
| 222GAR287B | 10/19 | Tu | 5:00pm-6:30pm | Hagen | NYBG | |
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Container Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Container gardening know-how is in high demand. Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that is at once functional and more... | |||||
| 222GAR327AO | 10/21 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Put Your Garden to Bed - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR185BO | 10/22 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Meredith | ONLINE | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Great Native Plants for Containers - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn which native plants are the best choices to use successfully in containers. Even if you don't have room for a perennial garden, you can still more... | |||||
| 222GAR200DO | 10/23 | Sa | 9:30am-11:30am | Eierman | ONLINE | |
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Pruning: How, When, and WhereNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.This one-day course covers the basics of pruning evergreens, deciduous trees, and shrubs, as well as more... | |||||
| 222GAR236A | 10/23 | Sa | 10:00am-2:00pm | Perkowski | NYBG | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR360AO | 10/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis 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... | |||||
| 222HRT300CO | 10/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Paradiso | ONLINE | |
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Versatile Viburnums - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Viburnums have recently skyrocketed to gardening fame, and for good reason! They more... | |||||
| 222GAR156BL | 10/30 | Sa | 10:30am-12:00pm | Simeone | BLENDED | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: All Three SectionsNovember 16 Midtown Education Center, ManhattanApartment Gardener's Saturday From 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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR299A | 10/30 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Raimondi, CLP Brown Satch | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Creating an Indoor GardenSuccessful indoor gardening requires knowledge of both plant material and growing techniques. Learn to select the right plants for various locations, based on light levels, temperatures, and aesthetics. Discuss unusual plants, tools and supplies, and maintenance such as grooming, nutrition, more... | |||||
| 222GAR299B | 10/30 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Succeed with Low Light PlantsHouseplants don't have to be dull! Find out about new and unusual plants that thrive in the light-deprived light conditions to choose the right plants for your space. Discover cultivation techniques for these shade-loving species, including fertilization, water management, and more... | |||||
| 222GAR299C | 10/30 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Brown | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Growing Herbs IndoorsEnjoy fresh herbs year-round by learning specific techniques for growing them indoors. Whether you want to transplant your outdoor herb garden inside, or start your kitchen herb garden from scratch, this class teaches you the essentials of managing indoor growing more... | |||||
| 222GAR299D | 10/30 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Satch | MDTN | |
