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.
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Native
Plant
Selection Kim
Eierman
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10
a.m.
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12
p.m.
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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...
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
you
can
plant
to
support
and
encourage
pollinators
in
your
own
more...
Learn
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...
Explore 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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trace
back
through
history
to
examine
how
people
have
utilized
gardens
to
not
only
provide
sustenance,
beauty,
and
refreshment,
but
also
to
give
shape
and
meaning
to
their
social
lives.
Garden
typologies
will
include
herbal
and
botanic
gardens,
community
and
more...
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.
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...
When
winter
winds
blow
cold,
bring
nature
inside
with
houseplants
that
provide
fragrance
and
color
all
year
round.
Learn
the
full
range
of
indoor
plants
with
scented
flowers
and
foliage:
citrus,
jasmines,
hoyas,
passionflowers,
geraniums,
orchids,
herbs,
bulbs,
and
more!
more...
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...
Whether
you're
an
experienced
home
gardener
or
just
getting
started,
knowing
what
tool
to
you
use
for
what
task
is
essential
for
creating
a
successful
green
space.
Review
a
list
of
tools
used
by
professionals,
learn
how
to
properly
use
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.
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.
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.
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.
To
quote
celebrated
horticulturist,
designer,
and
philanthropist
Bunny
Mellon,
"Gardening
is
a
way
of
thinking."
This
year's
series
features
three
distinctive
thought
leaders
whose
passion
for
the
horticultural
world
shines
through
in
their
work—from
the
development
of
a
study
center
more...
When
Rachel
"Bunny"
Lambert
Mellon
passed
away
in
2014,
there
was
a
collective
hope
that
her
library
and
estate
could
be
established
as
a
"study
center"
under
the
auspices
of
the
Oak
Spring
Garden
Foundation
(OSGF)
in
Virginia.
In
2016,
more...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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