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.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
January
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300D
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01/06
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Mo
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Grossman
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NYBG
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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...
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203GAR302A
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01/07
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Grossman
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NYBG
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300E
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01/07
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Grossman
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MDTN
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
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203GAR301C
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01/08
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Beyers
|
MDTN
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It's
essential
to
identify
plant
diseases
before
they
become
widespread
in
your
garden.
Explore
the
basics
of
disease
management,
and
learn
how
the
principles
of
Integrated
Pest
Management
(IPM)
can
help
you
maintain
a
strong
and
healthy
garden.
Please
bring
more...
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203GAR324
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01/08
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We
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5:15pm-8:15pm
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Kokinchak
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NYBG
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Mushrooms
have
been
utilized
for
thousands
of
years
for
medicinal
and
edible
purposes.
John
Michelotti,
owner
of
Catskill
Fungi,
will
show
you
how
to
cultivate
gourmet
mushrooms
at
home
using
safe
and
simple
techniques.
Using
cardboard
and
coffee
grounds,
create
more...
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203CKG207A
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01/09
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Th
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Michelotti
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MDTN
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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.
Prerequisite:
Plants
for
Landscaping
more...
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203GAR342B
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01/09
|
Th
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Forster
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NCNC
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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
circulation
patterns.
Learn
how
to
analyze
the
space
and
create
the
perfect
proportions
that
more...
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203GAR222A
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01/11
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Beyers
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NYBG
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Would
you
like
to
bring
the
outside
inside?
Green
walls
bring
a
striking
beauty
to
any
room,
and
help
create
a
calm,
healthy
environment,
by
reducing
noise,
removing
air
toxins,
and
adding
moisture
and
fresh
oxygen
to
your
living
area.
more...
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203LAN120B
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01/11
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Sa
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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NYBG
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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...
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203GAR360A
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01/16
|
Th
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
|
NYBG
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As
urban
populations
expand
and
access
to
arable
land
and
potable
water
shrinks,
agri-entrepreneurs
are
turning
to
innovative
systems
to
grow
food
indoors
without
soil-aeroponics,
aquaponics,
and
hydroponics.
Three
NYC-based
experts—Kathleen
DeBrota,
Plant
Scientist
at
AeroFarms;
Yemi
Amu,
Co-Founder
and
more...
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203HRT155
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01/16
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Th
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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DeBrota
Amu
Horton
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MDTN
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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...
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203GAR317B
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01/25
|
Sa
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10:30am-3:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300F
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01/25
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Sa
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10:30am-1:10pm
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Barnes
|
NYBG
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Devote
special
new
space
for
herbs,
vegetables,
fruits,
and
flowers
for
cutting.
Get
design
inspirations
for
planning
your
own
kitchen
garden
and
discover
tried-and-true
small
trees,
shrubs,
and
herbaceous
plants
best
suited
to
your
site.
Explore
annuals
and
perennials,
herbs
more...
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203GAR325
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01/26
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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McCallister
|
NYBG
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Mass
production
methods
for
growing
cannabis
differ
from
those
used
by
boutique
or
"craft"
growers.
Learn
best
practices
for
growing
in
a
greenhouse
or
outdoors,
and
examine
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
different
hydroponics
systems.
Discover
natural
ways
to
more...
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203HRT156
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01/26
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Crosson
|
NYBG
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Learn
the
principles
and
techniques
of
plant
propagation
by
seed
and
cuttings.
Explore
the
basics
of
sexual
and
asexual
propagation,
with
attention
to
fruit
development,
seedling
production,
root
initiation,
stem
and
leaf
cuttings,
and
layering.
Materials
included.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
to
more...
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203HRT411A
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01/27
|
Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Ruggiero
|
NYBG
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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.
Prerequisite:
Plants
for
Landscaping
more...
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203GAR342C
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01/28
|
Tu
|
6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
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Learn
the
principles
and
techniques
of
plant
propagation
by
seed
and
cuttings.
Explore
the
basics
of
sexual
and
asexual
propagation,
with
attention
to
fruit
development,
seedling
production,
root
initiation,
stem
and
leaf
cuttings,
and
layering.
Materials
included.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
to
more...
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203HRT411B
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01/28
|
Tu
|
1:30pm-4:30pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
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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...
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203GAR173A
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01/29
|
We
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Forster
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NCNC
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This
year's
series
spans
styles
and
settings
to
showcase
the
distinctive
home
gardens
of
three
celebrated
gardeners,
designers,
and
plantsmen
—
Deborah
Nevins,
Isabel
Bannerman,
and
Sean
Hogan.
Whether
a
private
retreat,
a
romantic
dreamscape
or
a
plant
collector's
paradise,
more...
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203GAR801A
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01/30
|
Th
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10:00am-11:30am
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Nevins
Bannerman
Hogan
|
NYBG
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Deborah
Nevins
is
one
of
the
world's
most
sought-after
landscape
designers—creating
ambitious,
innovative
projects
for
high-profile
clients
worldwide—yet
her
own,
understated
two-acre
space
on
Long
Island's
East
End
is
intimate
and
contemplative.
The
house
and
gardens
were
built
to
maximize
more...
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203GAR801B
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01/30
|
Th
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10:00am-11:30am
|
Nevins
|
NYBG
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
|
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203GAR301D
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01/31
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
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February
|
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Making
a
hyper-tufa
planter
is
like
making
mud
pies:
messy
and
fun!
Use
peat
moss,
perlite,
cement,
and
water
to
create
a
lightweight
container
that
mimics
the
look
of
an
old
stone
English
watering
trough.
Hyper-tufa
planters
are
the
perfect
more...
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203CRF148B
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02/01
|
Sa
|
12:00pm-3:00pm
|
Gershberg
|
NYBG
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Are
you
looking
to
up
your
houseplant
game?
We
can
help!
We'll
walk
you
through
many
different
species
with
stunning
foliage
or
flowers—including
bromeliads
and
palms—that
will
bring
a
hint
of
the
sun-drenched
tropics
to
your
home.
We'll
discuss
the
more...
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203GAR289B
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02/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Wright
|
MDTN
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
|
|
203HRT300G
|
02/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Satch
|
MDTN
|
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203HRT300H
|
02/04
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Kutos
|
NYBG
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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.
Prerequisites:
Fundamentals
of
Gardening
and
Soil
Science
for
more...
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203GAR431C
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02/05
|
We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
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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
seasons.
You'll
get
hands-on
practice
starting
seeds
to
ensure
you
always
have
something
fresh
more...
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203HRT142
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02/06
|
Th
|
6:15pm-8:15pm
|
Breyer
|
MDTN
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Wake
Up
Your
Garden!
February
8,
Watson
Education
Building,
NYBG
February
22,
New
Canaan
Nature
Center,
New
Canaan,
CT
Spring
is
just
around
the
corner,
and
with
a
little
advance
preparation
you
will
be
ready
to
more...
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203GAR225A
|
02/08
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Beyers
Grossman
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
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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...
|
|
203GAR225B
|
02/08
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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|
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...
|
|
203GAR225C
|
02/08
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Grossman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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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203GAR225D
|
02/08
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Mushrooms
have
been
utilized
for
thousands
of
years
for
medicinal
and
edible
purposes.
John
Michelotti,
owner
of
Catskill
Fungi,
will
show
you
how
to
cultivate
gourmet
mushrooms
at
home
using
safe
and
simple
techniques.
Using
cardboard
and
coffee
grounds,
create
more...
|
|
203CKG207B
|
02/09
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Michelotti
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR173B
|
02/11
|
Tu
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Rosiello
|
NYBG
|
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|
Wake
Up
Your
Garden!
February
8,
Watson
Education
Building,
NYBG
February
22,
New
Canaan
Nature
Center,
New
Canaan,
CT
Spring
is
just
around
the
corner,
and
with
a
little
advance
preparation
you
will
be
ready
to
more...
|
|
203GAR225E
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Beyers
Rosiello
Ruggiero
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR225F
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR225G
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Rosiello
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR225H
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
to
effectively
use
color
in
plant
combinations.
Study
the
properties
of
value,
hue,
and
intensity
as
they
relate
to
choosing
specific
garden
plants.
Visual
presentations
and
discussions
are
used
to
analyze
various
color
schemes
including
analogous,
sequential,
complementary,
more...
|
|
203GAR367
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
McKillop
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
more...
|
|
203LAN100C
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Tryba
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR173C
|
02/26
|
We
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Forster
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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
circulation
patterns.
Learn
how
to
analyze
the
space
and
create
the
perfect
proportions
that
more...
|
|
203GAR222B
|
02/26
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Trematon
Castle,
Cornwall,
UK
With
a
body
of
work
that
is
dramatic,
romantic,
and
grounded
in
classical
tradition,
Isabel
and
Julian
Bannerman
have
been
called
"mavericks
in
the
grand
manner,
touched
by
genius"
and
"
the
Bonnie
and
Clyde
of
more...
|
|
203GAR801C
|
02/27
|
Th
|
10:00am-11:30am
|
Bannerman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
to
grow
more
fruits
and
vegetables
in
less
space
by
making
the
most
of
your
growing
area
and
by
extending
the
gardening
season.
Discover
organic
methods
that
take
advantage
of
passive
solar
heating,
vertical
space,
raised
beds,
and
more...
|
|
203GAR116A
|
02/29
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Wright
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR223
|
02/29
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Freeman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
This
one-day
course
covers
the
basics
of
pruning
evergreens,
deciduous
trees,
and
shrubs,
as
well
as
how
to
maintain
the
woody
plants
in
your
garden.
Bring
your
pruners!
We
will
discuss
tool
selection
and
maintenance,
while
we
practice
techniques
using
more...
|
|
203GAR236B
|
02/29
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:00pm
|
Perkowski
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
Raised
beds
are
used
to
grow
more
vegetables,
herbs,
or
ornamentals
in
a
given
area
with
less
effort.
They
also
help
to
overcome
difficult
situations
such
as
wet
soil,
limited
space,
or
poor
light.
Raised
beds
are
ideal
in
many
more...
|
|
203GAR280
|
02/29
|
Sa
|
2:00pm-4:00pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
|
March
|
|
|
|
This
one-day
course
covers
the
basics
of
pruning
evergreens,
deciduous
trees,
and
shrubs,
as
well
as
how
to
maintain
the
woody
plants
in
your
garden.
Bring
your
pruners!
We
will
discuss
tool
selection
and
maintenance,
while
we
practice
techniques
using
more...
|
|
203GAR236C
|
03/01
|
Su
|
10:00am-3:00pm
|
Beirne
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
|
|
203GAR301E
|
03/02
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Abundant
and
delicious
home-grown
vegetables
can
be
a
huge
commitment-so
it
pays
to
be
smart
with
your
time
and
labor.
Learn
techniques
such
as
succession
and
companion
planting,
stacking,
and
vertical
growing
so
you
can
enjoy
a
steady
harvest,
a
more...
|
|
203GAR134
|
03/03
|
Tu
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Explore
the
philosophy
and
history
of
the
organic
method,
the
biological
principles
upon
which
it
is
based,
and
the
practical
techniques
used
to
implement
it.
This
course
will
cover
a
broad
number
of
topics
including
how
to
build
and
maintain
more...
|
|
203GAR308
|
03/04
|
We
|
11:00am-1:40pm
|
Marsh
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
more...
|
|
203LAN100D
|
03/05
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Forster
|
NCNC
|
|
|
|
|
Myths
abound
about
how
hard
it
is
to
care
for
this
ever-popular
orchid.
Frank
Guida
dispels
those
myths
with
plenty
of
sensible
advice
on
how
to
treat
your
phalaenopsis
so
that
it
blooms
year
after
year.
Light,
water,
nutrients,
repotting,
more...
|
|
203GAR213A
|
03/07
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Guida
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
|
|
203GAR301F
|
03/07
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Would
you
like
to
bring
the
outside
inside?
Green
walls
bring
a
striking
beauty
to
any
room,
and
help
create
a
calm,
healthy
environment,
by
reducing
noise,
removing
air
toxins,
and
adding
moisture
and
fresh
oxygen
to
your
living
area.
more...
|
|
203LAN120C
|
03/07
|
Sa
|
10:00am-2:00pm
|
Raimondi, CLP
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR360C
|
03/09
|
Mo
|
6:15pm-8:15pm
|
Bakshi
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Agave
have
been
harvested
from
the
arid
"desert
forests"
of
Mexico
for
over
9,000
years.
Today,
the
genus
is
best
known
for
the
production
of
mezcal,
which
can
be
made
from
dozens
of
species,
many
still
wild
harvested
today.
Join
more...
|
|
203CKG210
|
03/10
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Hockaday
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR302B
|
03/11
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Would
you
like
to
bring
the
outside
inside?
Green
walls
bring
a
striking
beauty
to
any
room,
and
help
create
a
calm,
healthy
environment,
by
reducing
noise,
removing
air
toxins,
and
adding
moisture
and
fresh
oxygen
to
your
living
area.
more...
|
|
203LAN120D
|
03/13
|
Fr
|
10:00am-2:00pm
|
Raimondi, CLP
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
to
grow
more
fruits
and
vegetables
in
less
space
by
making
the
most
of
your
growing
area
and
by
extending
the
gardening
season.
Discover
organic
methods
that
take
advantage
of
passive
solar
heating,
vertical
space,
raised
beds,
and
more...
|
|
203GAR116B
|
03/14
|
Sa
|
12:00pm-3:00pm
|
Wright
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Frank
Guida,
Botanical
Art
teacher
and
orchid
aficionado,
shows
you
what
he's
learned
from
years
assisting
in
NYBG's
Nolen
Greenhouses
about
when
and
how
to
divide
and
repot
your
orchids
without
trauma
(to
you
or
the
plants!).
Learn
about
different
more...
|
|
203GAR213B
|
03/14
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:30pm
|
Guida
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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
soils,
and
how
to
promote
a
healthy
environment
to
support
spring
ephemerals,
summer
perennials,
more...
|
|
203GAR315
|
03/14
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
TBA
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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 gorgeous—and discover techniques for ensuring that your plants thrive in all four seasons.
|
|
203GAR327B
|
03/15
|
Su
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Two
very
different
gardeners
who
both
believe
gardening
should
be
fun,
come
together
for
a
lively
hour
of
opinions
and
tips
on
growing
indoor
and
outdoor
ornamentals
and
edibles.
NYBG
Program
Coordinator
Daryl
Beyers
will
share
insights
from
The
New
more...
|
|
203GAR940
|
03/19
|
Th
|
6:30pm-7:30pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203GAR173D
|
03/21
|
Sa
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Langone
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Are
you
looking
to
up
your
houseplant
game?
We
can
help!
We'll
walk
you
through
many
different
species
with
stunning
foliage
or
flowers—including
bromeliads
and
palms—that
will
bring
a
hint
of
the
sun-drenched
tropics
to
your
home.
We'll
discuss
the
more...
|
|
203GAR289C
|
03/21
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Wright
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Vines
and
other
climbing
plants
like
clematis,
wisteria,
roses,
hardy
jasmine,
and
climbing
hydrangea
not
only
sport
beautiful
blossoms,
they
also
provide
strong
vertical
design—in
backyards
and
patios,
or
rooftops
and
terraces.
They
can
create
outdoor
enclosures
and
transform
unattractive
more...
|
|
203GAR146
|
03/26
|
Th
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Loechle
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Plantsman
extraordinaire
Sean
Hogan
has
nurtured
a
thriving
horticulture
community
in
the
Pacific
Northwest,
altering
that
region's
perspective
about
plants,
as
well
as
long-held
ideas
across
the
U.S.
and
Europe.
Hogan's
former
home-a
"garden
with
house
attached"
squeezed
onto
a
more...
|
|
203GAR801D
|
03/26
|
Th
|
10:00am-11:30am
|
Hogan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
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MARCH
28
|
NYBG
10
am-12
pm
Native
Plant
Selection
Learn
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
more...
|
|
203GAR202A
|
03/28
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Eierman
Wright
Marsh
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
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...
|
|
203GAR202B
|
03/28
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Eierman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn how to collect and sow the seeds of native plants from your local landscape or from commercial sources, and how to make more plants from your own collection through vegetative propagation techniques such as division, cuttings, and layering.
|
|
203GAR202C
|
03/28
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Wright
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn 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.
|
|
203GAR202D
|
03/28
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Marsh
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
maintenance
criteria.
Learn
aspects
of
special
landscape
values
such
as
size,
texture,
color,
and
flowering
more...
|
|
203HRT358D
|
03/28
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:10pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
April
|
|
|
|
Get
pro
tips
on
how
to
care
for
orchids
in
less
than
optimal
environments.
Barbara
Schmidt,
award-winning
exhibitor
at
the
Philadelphia
Flower
Show
and
author
of
Orchid
Care:
For
the
Beginner,
will
walk
you
through
what
orchid
genus
will
fare
more...
|
|
204GAR213C
|
04/04
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Schmidt
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Farms
and
edible
gardens
are
popping
up
on
rooftops
across
the
country.
But
rooftop
spaces
have
their
own
unique
challenges
for
soil
maintenance,
watering,
crop
management,
installation,
and
more.
Annie
Novak,
cofounder
of
America's
first
fully
landscaped
green
roof
commercial
more...
|
|
204GAR328
|
04/22
|
We
|
6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Novak
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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
successful
small-space
gardening
from
soil
preparation
to
container
selection
and
bed
design,
crop
choices,
more...
|
|
204GAR330
|
04/28
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Novak
|
MDTN
|
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