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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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Insect Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 211GAR320O | 07/14 | Tu | 9:30am-11:50am | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science for Gardeners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 211GAR302O | 07/15 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Seasonal Berry Jam - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Trained in preservation techniques at Cornell, Stephen Nocera will show you three distinct methods of jamming, using less more... | |||||
| 211CKG200BO | 07/18 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Nocera | 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... | |||||
| 211LAN100BO | 07/20 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 211GAR301GO | 07/25 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Canning Peaches - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions."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. more... | |||||
| 211CKG231O | 08/01 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Nocera | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native Plants - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland more... | |||||
| 211GAR315BO | 08/03 | Mo | 9:30am-11:30am | Eierman | 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... | |||||
| 211HRT300GO | 08/04 | Tu | 10:00am-12:40pm | Alvarez | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 211GAR327BO | 08/07 | Fr | 9:30am-11:30am | Beyers | 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... | |||||
| 211LAN100CO | 08/11 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Beyers | 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... | |||||
| 211GAR431BO | 08/12 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Nocera | ONLINE | |
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Super Small Space Veggie Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Whether you have a terrace, rooftop, or tiny backyard, learn how to grow the most veggies in the space you have. Discover the best practices for more... | |||||
| 211GAR330BO | 08/17 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 211GAR301FO | 08/20 | Th | 9:30am-11:30am | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Pickles, Three Ways - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Return to great-grandma's tried-and-true process and learn how to make pickled cucumbers in three styles—spicy dill, sweet bread-and-butter, and zesty relish. Designed for beginners, this class more... | |||||
| 211CKG221O | 08/22 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Nocera | 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... | |||||
| 211GAR173BO | 08/22 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
