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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April
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This
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...
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204GAR301O
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04/15
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We
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4:00pm-6:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
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
more...
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204GAR326O
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04/18
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
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,
more...
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204GAR328O
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04/22
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We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Novak
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ONLINE
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This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
Eagle
Street
Farm
co-founder
Annie
Novak
covers
the
tips
and
tricks
of
maintaining
a
healthy,
organic,
tomato
garden
in
raised
beds
on
your
rooftop,
in
containers
more...
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204GAR143AO
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04/23
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Novak
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ONLINE
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This
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...
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204HRT300O
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04/23
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Th
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Barnes
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ONLINE
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This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
Vegetable
Gardener's
Saturday
Fresh,
homegrown
vegetables
are
healthy
and
flavorful,
and
don't
have
to
be
difficult
to
grow.
Learn
how
to
properly
prepare
beds
and
soils;
more...
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204GAR201AO
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04/25
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Sa
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Beyers
Marsh
Storrs
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ONLINE
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This
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...
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204GAR330O
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04/28
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Novak
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ONLINE
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May
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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...
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204GAR242
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05/02
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Furman
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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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204GAR342
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05/04
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Mo
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Beyers
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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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204GAR301C
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05/07
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Beyers
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NYBG
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May
9,
Watson
Education
Building,
NYBG
All
About
Containers
Saturday
No
land?
No
problem!
Containers
can
bring
added
color,
form,
and
texture
to
any
space—deck,
rooftop,
terrace,
front
porch,
or
window
sill.
With
the
right
combination
more...
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204GAR200A
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05/09
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Sa
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Beyers
Gershberg
Rosiello
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NYBG
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Container
gardening
requires
some
specialized
knowledge
to
achieve
quality
results.
Learn
the
basics
for
planting
and
maintaining
a
healthy
outdoor
container
garden:
materials
and
styles
of
containers,
customized
potting
mixes,
fertilization,
and
watering
requirements.
Learn
which
plants
thrive
in
containers
more...
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204GAR200B
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05/09
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
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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...
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204GAR200C
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05/09
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Sa
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12:45pm-2:45pm
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Gershberg
|
NYBG
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Containers
are
wonderful
in
any
setting—whether
alone
on
a
windowsill
or
terrace,
or
incorporated
into
a
yard
or
formal
garden.
Learn
a
comprehensive
approach
to
designing
with
containers,
including
how,
when,
where
and
why
you
should
use
a
particular
pot
more...
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204GAR200D
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05/09
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Sa
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2:45pm-4:45pm
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Rosiello
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NYBG
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Learn
how
native
plants
enhance
gardens
and
augment
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceousand
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,
shrubs,
more...
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204GAR315A
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05/12
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Tu
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Roeller
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NYBG
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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...
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204HRT358A
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05/12
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Tu
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Ruggiero
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NCNC
|
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Discover
how
to
create
your
very
own
successful
wildflower
garden,
whether
you
have
a
small
urban
space
or
a
large
suburban
yard.
We'll
discuss
which
native
species
thrive
in
our
area
and
which
types
grow
best
together.
You'll
walk
away
more...
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204GAR110
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05/15
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Fr
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Eierman
|
NYBG
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May
16,
Midtown
Education
Center,
Manhattan
All
About
Containers
Saturday
No
land?
No
problem!
Containers
can
bring
added
color,
form,
and
texture
to
any
space—deck,
rooftop,
terrace,
front
porch,
or
window
sill.
With
the
right
combination
more...
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204GAR200E
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05/16
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Beyers
Marsh
Rosiello
|
MDTN
|
|
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Container
gardening
requires
some
specialized
knowledge
to
achieve
quality
results.
Learn
the
basics
for
planting
and
maintaining
a
healthy
outdoor
container
garden:
materials
and
styles
of
containers,
customized
potting
mixes,
fertilization,
and
watering
requirements.
Learn
which
plants
thrive
in
containers
more...
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204GAR200F
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05/16
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
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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...
|
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204GAR200G
|
05/16
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Marsh
|
MDTN
|
|
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Containers
are
wonderful
in
any
setting—whether
alone
on
a
windowsill
or
terrace,
or
incorporated
into
a
yard
or
formal
garden.
Learn
a
comprehensive
approach
to
designing
with
containers,
including
how,
when,
where
and
why
you
should
use
a
particular
pot
more...
|
|
204GAR200H
|
05/16
|
Sa
|
2:45pm-4:45pm
|
Rosiello
|
MDTN
|
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Learn
the
fundamentals
for
turning
ordinary
nursery
stock
into
a
living
work
of
art.
This
workshop
covers
the
five
major
styles
of
bonsai
along
with
plant
and
container
selection,
branch
and
root
pruning,
wiring,
and
potting.
Students
can
choose
to
more...
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204GAR912A
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05/17
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Su
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10:00am-3:30pm
|
Capobianco
|
NYBG
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Garden
lovers
revel
in
being
in
outdoor
spaces
where
the
feeling
of
well
being
descends.
So
how
can
you
transform
your
ho-hum
backyard
into
a
"gardentopia"?
Jan
Johnsen
shares
intriguing
design
ideas
based
on
45
years
in
the
landscape
design/build
more...
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204GAR387
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05/20
|
We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Johnsen
|
NYBG
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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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204GAR320
|
05/27
|
We
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5:15pm-8:15pm
|
Gabel
|
NYBG
|
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Learn
sustainable
garden
and
landscape
maintenance
techniques,
including
planting
methods,
plant
care,
and
maintenance
regimensfor
trees,
shrubs,
lawn,
and
perennial
gardens.
Discuss
site
analysis
and
plant
selection,
principles
of
Integrated
Pest
Management
(IPM),
organic
gardening
practices,
and
a
calendar
of
more...
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204GAR440
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05/28
|
Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
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May
30,
New
Canaan
Nature
Center,
New
Canaan,
Connecticut
Vegetable
Gardening
Saturday
Fresh,
homegrown
vegetables
are
healthy
and
flavorful,
and
don't
have
to
be
difficult
to
grow.
Learn
how
to
properly
prepare
beds
and
soils;
gain
key
tips
more...
|
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204GAR201E
|
05/30
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Beyers
Grossman
Marsh
|
NCNC
|
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Vegetables
have
their
own
special
requirements,
and
whether
you're
a
novice
or
an
experienced
grower,
you'll
get
more
from
your
garden
this
season
usingthese
time-tested
techniques.
The
two-hour
session
covers
site
selection,
bed
and
soil
preparation,
optimal
planting
times,
and
more...
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204GAR201F
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05/30
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NCNC
|
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Seed
starting
is
a
fun
way
to
expand
your
garden's
potential.
This
class
covers
the
basics,
including
choosing
what
seeds
to
start
and
the
proper
location,
lighting,
containers,
watering
techniques,
and
soil
mixes
to
ensure
your
success.
Receive
a
packet
more...
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204GAR201G
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05/30
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Grossman
|
NCNC
|
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All
of
your
hard
work
in
the
garden
should
produce
healthful,
nutritious
food;
so
don't
let
a
host
of
pest
problems
ruin
this
for
you.
Learn
a
variety
of
environmentally
friendly
and
sustainable
ways
to
minimize
or
eliminate
pests
in
more...
|
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204GAR201H
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05/30
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Marsh
|
NCNC
|
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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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204GAR289A
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05/30
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Wright
|
MDTN
|
|
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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...
|
|
204HRT358B
|
05/30
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:15pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
June
|
|
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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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204HRT300E
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06/02
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Grossman
|
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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204CKG207A
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06/03
|
We
|
6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Michelotti
|
MDTN
|
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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...
|
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204LAN100A
|
06/04
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
|
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Don't
let
a
lack
of
sun
cast
a
shadow
on
your
garden!
Find
out
which
plants
thrive
in
shady
conditions
while
bringing
charm
and
color.
You'll
see
how
to
expand
your
palette
from
reliable
standards
such
as
hosta
and
plant
more...
|
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204GAR142
|
06/06
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Ballato
|
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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204GAR301D
|
06/06
|
Sa
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Marsh
|
NYBG
|
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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
sugar
and
no
additives
or
pectin.
You'll
come
away
with
the
techniques
and
recipes
more...
|
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204CKG200A
|
06/13
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
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June
11
Midtown
Education
Center,
Manhattan
Gardens
tucked
into
roofs
and
balconies
beautify
our
urban
mosaic
and
connect
us
to
nature.
But
every
urban
terrace
gardener
knows
the
challenge
of
dealing
with
conditions
such
as
harsh
sun,
more...
|
|
204GAR226A
|
06/13
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Wright
Beyers
Satch
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
City
terraces
are
exposed
to
difficult
growing
conditions
that
create
microclimates
out
of
sync
with
the
planting
zone
found
on
the
ground,
and
plantings
in
containers
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
the
elements.
Learn
how
to
select
and
maintain
plants
best
more...
|
|
204GAR226B
|
06/13
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Wright
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Get
the
dirt
on
potting
mixes!
This
session
teaches
you
how
to
create
the
right
blend
of
ingredients
for
your
container
plants.
You'll
leave
with
potting
mix
recipes
for
each
type
of
plant,
and
simple
secrets
for
fertilizers,
compost,
and
more...
|
|
204GAR226C
|
06/13
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Pests
and
diseases
can
pop
up
anywhere—even
on
a
20th-floor
balcony!
Learn
the
classic
signs
of
infections
and
infestations
found
in
urban
pots
and
planters.
Get
tips
on
how
to
properly
clean
and
disinfect
your
containers,
and
other
measures
to
more...
|
|
204GAR226D
|
06/13
|
Sa
|
2:45pm-4:45pm
|
Satch
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
204HRT156
|
06/14
|
Su
|
10:00am-2:00pm
|
DeBacco
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Join
Stephen
Morrell
for
an
in-depth
look
at
the
beauty
and
simplicity
of
Japanese
gardens,
and
enjoy
a
rare
opportunity
to
tour
the
Rockefeller
Japanese
Garden,
one
of
the
east
coast's
finest
examples.
We'll
begin
the
day
at
NYBG
discussing
more...
|
|
204LAN159
|
06/22
|
Mo
|
9:30am-3:30pm
|
Morrell
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
fundamentals
for
turning
ordinary
nursery
stock
into
a
living
work
of
art.
This
workshop
covers
the
five
major
styles
of
bonsai
along
with
plant
and
container
selection,
branch
and
root
pruning,
wiring,
and
potting.
Students
can
choose
to
more...
|
|
204GAR912B
|
06/27
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Capobianco
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
204HRT411B
|
06/28
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
July
|
|
|
|
SUMMER
INTENSIVE
PROGRAM
July
6–24
Fast-track
your
NYBG
Gardening
Certificate
this
summer!
In
just
three
short
weeks,
you'll
complete
over
25%
of
all
course
work
required
for
the
Certificate,
giving
you
a
solid
base
in
the
principles
of
environmentally
sound
more...
|
|
211GAR950
|
07/06
|
Mo
|
9:00am-4:00pm
|
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT411C
|
07/07
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Storrs
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211GAR301E
|
07/14
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
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.
|
|
211GAR327B
|
07/18
|
Sa
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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
sugar
and
no
additives
or
pectin.
You'll
come
away
with
the
techniques
and
recipes
more...
|
|
211CKG200B
|
07/19
|
Su
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Nocera
|
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...
|
|
211LAN100B
|
07/23
|
Th
|
6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Beyers
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
"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.
Create
a
compote
to
top
your
summer
desserts;
prepare
for
fall
with
warming
spices;
more...
|
|
211CKG231
|
07/25
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300F
|
07/27
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:40pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
August
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
native
plants
enhance
gardens
and
augment
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceousand
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,
shrubs,
more...
|
|
211GAR315B
|
08/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Roeller
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Discover
how
to
reproduce
the
plants
you
love!
Learn
the
best
ways
to
create
cuttings
and
make
divisions
for
propagating
different
species.
We'll
discuss
what
rooting
material
to
use
and
how
to
care
for
your
new
plants
as
they
grow.
more...
|
|
211GAR288B
|
08/04
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:30pm
|
Gershberg
|
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...
|
|
211GAR302B
|
08/05
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals
of
Gardening
more...
|
|
211GAR431B
|
08/06
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211GAR324
|
08/18
|
Tu
|
5:15pm-8:15pm
|
Gabel
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Return
to
great-grandma's
tried-and-true
process
to
make
pickled
cucumbers
in
three
styles—spicy
dill,
sweet
bread-and-butter,
and
zesty
relish.
Designed
for
beginners,
this
class
covers
the
basics—from
recipes
to
food
prep
to
sterilizing.
You'll
pick
up
tips
and
tricks
for
pickling
more...
|
|
211CKG221A
|
08/22
|
Sa
|
11:00am-3:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
September
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300G
|
09/12
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Satch
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT142
|
09/13
|
Su
|
11:00am-12:40pm
|
Breyer
|
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...
|
|
211GAR301F
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT411S
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
5:45pm-8:45pm
|
Weinstein
|
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...
|
|
211LAN100C
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
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...
|
|
211GAR301G
|
09/15
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
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...
|
|
211LAN100D
|
09/15
|
Tu
|
6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Tryba
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Wondering
what
to
do
with
your
bounty
of
tomatoes?
Preserve
them,
of
course!
We
will
show
you
the
best
ways
to
process
and
hot
pack
your
harvest,
with
a
simple
method
borrowed
from
industrial
canning.
We'll
make
a
chili
tomato
more...
|
|
211CKG226
|
09/17
|
Th
|
11:00am-3:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300H
|
09/17
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:10pm
|
Paltseva
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Eagle
Street
Farm
founder
Annie
Novak
covers
the
tips
and
tricks
of
maintaining
a
healthy,
organic,
tomato
garden
in
raised
beds
on
your
rooftop,
in
containers
on
your
balcony,
or
in
your
backyard
garden.
In
May,
get
the
knowledge
you
more...
|
|
211GAR143B
|
09/23
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Novak
|
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...
|
|
211GAR360A
|
09/25
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bakshi
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Return
to
great-grandma's
tried-and-true
process
to
make
pickled
cucumbers
in
three
styles—spicy
dill,
sweet
bread-and-butter,
and
zesty
relish.
Designed
for
beginners,
this
class
covers
the
basics—from
recipes
to
food
prep
to
sterilizing.
You'll
pick
up
tips
and
tricks
for
pickling
more...
|
|
211CKG221B
|
09/26
|
Sa
|
11:00am-3:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Since
October
is
the
optimum
month
to
plant
bulbs,
now
is
the
time
to
decide
what
will
work
best
in
your
garden.
Martha
Stewart's
Head
Gardener,
Ryan
McCallister
is
a
bulb
expert,
having
grown
hundreds
of
thousands
on
her
farm.
more...
|
|
211GAR220
|
09/26
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
McCallister
|
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...
|
|
211HRT358C
|
09/26
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
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...
|
|
211CKG207B
|
09/27
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Michelotti
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT411P
|
09/27
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Storrs
|
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...
|
|
211HRT358D
|
09/29
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:50pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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