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.
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.
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.
Learn
the
basics
of
successfully
cultivating
perennials
in
a
variety
of
garden
settings.
Discussion
topicsinclude
site
selection,
soil
preparation,
tools,
planting
techniques,
maintenance
practices,
plant
selection,
landscape
use,
and
design
basics.
Learn how to plant and care for a healthy, organic tomato garden. We'll explore how to create trellises, manage pests and diseases, devise a fertilizing regimen, and select and store your most successful plants' seeds.
Take
your
knowledge
of
botanical
nomenclature
to
the
next
level.
In
this
course,
you'll
look
closely
at
plants
to
better
understand
and
identify
their
diversity
and
similarities.
Examining
plant
structures
can
seem
tricky,
as
some
resemble
each
other
but
belong
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.
Choosing
the
right
spot
to
plant
your
peonies
is
key
to
growing
large,
sumptuous
blooms
with
little
to
no
maintenance.
Get
tips
for
planting,
cultivating,
and
propagating
this
springtime
showstopper
from
Dan
Furman
of
Cricket
Hill
Garden,
affectionately
known
as
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.
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.
Containers
can
bring
added
color,
form,
and
texture
to
any
space-deck,
rooftop,
terrace,
front
porch,
or
window
sill.
With
the
right
combination
of
plants,
containers
provide
visual
impact,
create
a
small
garden,
and
add
pleasure
to
your
living
area.
Sun
more...
Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering.
Learn
a
comprehensive
approach
to
designing
with
containers,
including
how,
when,
where
and
why
you
should
use
a
particular
pot
in
one
spot
over
another.
Gain
tips
and
tricks
for
great
plant
combinations
in
containers
of
all
kinds
and
walk
more...
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
to
those
varieties
that
not
only
taste
great
but
also
look
beautiful,
including
varieties
more...
Learn
sustainable
garden
and
landscape
maintenance
techniques,
including
planting
methods,
plant
care,
and
maintenance
regimens
for
trees,
shrubs,
lawn,
and
perennial
gardens.
Discuss
site
analysis
and
plant
selection,
organic
gardening
practices,
and
how
to
create
a
calendar
of
landscape
and
more...
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.
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...
Woody
plants
are
the
foundation
of
every
garden
plan.
Learn
how
to
use
evergreens
such
as
Rhododendron
and
Holly,
and
deciduous
stalwarts
such
as
Hydrangea,
Lilac,
and
Viburnum,
in
formal
or
naturalistic
schemes,
to
create
year-round
beauty
and
interest
in
more...
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