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.
February
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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...
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263GAR384O
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02/11
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Capps Sarathy
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ONLINE
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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.
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263HRT300GO
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02/18
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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O'Brien
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR213AO
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02/21
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Sa
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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Satch
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR233
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02/21
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Freeman
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NYBG
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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...
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263HRT321E
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02/21
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Sa
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Bishop
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NYBG
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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...
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263GAR194O
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02/22
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Su
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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.
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263GAR301D
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02/22
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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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.
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263GAR222BO
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02/23
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Rosiello
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ONLINE
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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.
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263HRT411B
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02/23
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Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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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.
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263GAR431BO
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02/24
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Storrs
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ONLINE
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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...
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263LEC809A
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02/24
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Tu
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Crane
Avent
Stewart
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NYBG
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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...
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263LEC809B
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02/24
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Tu
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Crane
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NYBG
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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...
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263GAR367O
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02/25
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Moore
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR320O
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02/26
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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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.
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263GAR342BO
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02/26
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Rosiello
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR225A
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02/28
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Sa
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Ruggiero
Himmelman
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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...
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263GAR225B
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02/28
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Ruggiero
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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...
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263GAR225C
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02/28
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Sa
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12:45pm-2:45pm
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Himmelman
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NYBG
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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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263GAR225D
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02/28
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Sa
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3:00pm-5:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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March
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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.
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263AGA300FO
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03/01
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Su
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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.
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263HRT300H
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03/01
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Halane
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NYBG
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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.
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263PLT140F
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03/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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...
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263GAR440O
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03/02
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR366O
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03/03
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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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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263LAN120
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03/06
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Fr
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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NYBG
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Orchids
are
one
of
the
most
common
houseplants
in
America.
While
this
exotic
flower
is
widely
available,
many
do
not
know
how
to
properly
care
for
it.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
how
orchids
grow
in
nature
and
learn
the
more...
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263GAR213B
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03/07
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Schmidt
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NYBG
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Raised
beds
make
gardening
easier.
They
allow
you
to
successfully
grow
vegetables,
herbs,
and
ornamentals
in
problem
soils,
gardens
with
limited
space,
or
on
rooftops
and
terraces.
Raised
beds
are
ideal
in
many
therapeutic
settings
because
they
elevate
the
plants,
more...
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263GAR280
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03/07
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
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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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263GAR317BO
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03/10
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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.
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263HRT411C
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03/10
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Ivanoski
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NYBG
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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.
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263GAR301EO
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03/13
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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Tending
to
roses
is
an
art,
especially
given
how
many
types
there
are-from
shrubs
to
hybrid
teas
to
ramblers.
Proper
pruning
can
encourage
bloom
production
and
control
plant
disease.
This
informative
session
combines
classroom
demonstrations,
student
pruning
of
potted
plants,
more...
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263GAR394
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03/15
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Su
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10:00am-1:30pm
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Perkowski
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NYBG
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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.
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263HRT300JO
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03/16
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day
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ONLINE
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Tony
Avent
established
Juniper
Level
Botanic
Garden
(JLBG)
and
its
accompanying
Plant
Delights
Nursery
in
central
North
Carolina
in
1986,
with
the
mission
to
actively
promote
and
preserve
botanical
diversity.
Today,
JLBG
serves
as
a
repository
of
plant
genetics,
with
more...
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263LEC809C
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03/19
|
Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Avent
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NYBG
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Low-maintenance
dahlias
thrive
in
our
coastal
climate.
When
they
bloom
in
mid-July,
their
spiky,
colorful
blossoms
brighten
up
gardens
and
flower
beds
across
the
city.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
origin
and
history
of
dahlia
flower
forms
and
learn
more...
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263GAR243
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03/21
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Palmer
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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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263GAR173B
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03/22
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Su
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Himmelman
|
NYBG
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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.
more...
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263GAR236
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03/28
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Sa
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10:30am-2:30pm
|
Perkowski
|
NYBG
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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...
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263GAR146
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03/29
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Loechle
|
NYBG
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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...
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263GAR315O
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03/30
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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April
|
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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.
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264AGA300AO
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04/01
|
We
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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.
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264PLT140A
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04/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Learn
how
to
grow
a
variety
of
plants
in
pots
and
planters
for
your
patio,
terrace,
front
porch
or
even
windowsill
that's
both
functional
and
gorgeous
in
any
season.
This
course
teaches
you
the
basics
of
choosing
and
using
materials
more...
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264PLT150A
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04/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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
receive
an
overview
of
bulbs-what
they
are
and
how
to
properly
plant
them.
Common
more...
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264GAR287AO
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04/07
|
Tu
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6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Hagen
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ONLINE
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The
traditional
gardens
of
Japan
have
long
captured
the
admiration
of
many
cultures
around
the
world.
They
are
unique
in
their
style,
construction,
and
philosophy.
Join
landscape
designer
and
author
Jan
Johnsen,
who
has
lived
in
Kyoto,
Japan
and
worked
more...
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264GAR127O
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04/10
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Fr
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10:00am-11:30am
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Johnsen
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ONLINE
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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.
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264HRT358A
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04/11
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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264HRT358B
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04/12
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Su
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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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
for
different
architectural
styles,
and
develop
plant
liststhat
fit
the
specific
needs
of
every
more...
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264GAR326O
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04/13
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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.
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264GAR301DO
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04/15
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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Gain
an
understanding
of
the
principles
of
pollination
and
learn
how
to
create
landscapes
that
attract
a
diversity
of
pollinators.
In
this
class,
you'll
review
pollinator
ecology
and
the
varied
types
of
pollinators
in
the
northeast
region;
explore
native
plant
more...
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264HRT125O
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04/16
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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Ruby-throated
hummingbirds
are
amazing
creatures
and
always
a
delight
to
see.
Learn
how
to
create
a
haven
for
these
tiny
flying
jewels
in
your
garden
space
using
a
selection
of
native
plants
that
provide
food
sources
and
nesting
sites
all
more...
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264GAR144
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04/17
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Fr
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Himmelman
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NYBG
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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.
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263GAR327O
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04/21
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Gonzalez
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NYBG
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As
the
mushroom
season
awakens,
discover
how
and
where
to
hunt
for
Oysters,
Inky
Caps,
Wine
Caps,
Dryad's
Saddle,
Reishi,
and
the
early
spring
Chicken
Mushroom.
Even
the
elusive
Morels
occur
throughout
the
metropolitan
region,
and
spring
is
the
ideal
more...
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264BOT330
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04/22
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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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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264GAR302O
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04/22
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bulpitt
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ONLINE
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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.
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264HRT300AO
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04/23
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Th
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day
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ONLINE
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When
author
Amy
Stewart
discovered
a
community
of
tree
collectors,
she
expected
to
meet
horticultural
fanatics
driven
to
plant
every
species
of
oak
or
maple.
But
she
also
discovered
that
the
urge
to
collect
trees
springs
from
something
deeper
and
more...
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264LEC809D
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04/23
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Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Stewart
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NYBG
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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.
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264HRT300B
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04/27
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Alvarez
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NYBG
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