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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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
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Tu
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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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
|
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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264GAR301E
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04/12
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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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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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
|
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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Halane
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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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ONLINE
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May
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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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264AGA300BO
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05/01
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Fr
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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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264PLT140B
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05/01
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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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264PLT150B
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05/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Learn
the
basics
of
successfully
cultivating
perennials
in
a
variety
of
garden
settings.
Discussion
topicsinclude
site
selection,
soil
preparation,
tools,
planting
techniques,
maintenance
practices,
plant
selection,
landscape
use,
and
design
basics.
more...
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264GAR323O
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05/04
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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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Learn how to plant and care for a healthy, organic tomato garden. We'll explore how to create trellises, manage pests and diseases, devise a fertilizing regimen, and select and store your most successful plants' seeds.
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264GAR143O
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05/07
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Th
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Storrs
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ONLINE
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Examine
innovative
solutions
to
managing
your
garden.
We'll
look
at
better
plant
selection,
tools,
and
techniques
to
make
gardening
more
enjoyable
and
less
burdensome.
In
this
class,
you'll
discuss
and
analyze
how
to
apply
specific
concepts
in
a
home
garden
more...
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264GAR176
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05/09
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Ballato
|
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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264GAR301AO
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05/13
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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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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264HRT358C
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05/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Simeone
|
NYBG
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Discover
how
to
create
restorative
outdoor
spaces
that
promote
mindfulness,
sensory
engagement,
and
physical
grounding.
Through
hands-on
exercises
and
a
guided
walk
through
the
Garden,
you'll
receive
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
how
to
design
garden
spaces
that
enhance
well-being.
This
more...
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264LAN148
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05/27
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We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Johnsen
|
NYBG
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Containers
can
bring
added
color,
form,
and
texture
to
any
space-deck,
rooftop,
terrace,
front
porch,
or
window
sill.
With
the
right
combination
of
plants,
containers
provide
visual
impact,
create
a
small
garden,
and
add
pleasure
to
your
living
area.
Sun
more...
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264GAR200A
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05/30
|
Sa
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10:00am-5:00pm
|
Weinstein
Tyson-Strait
Satch
|
NYBG
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Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering.
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264GAR200B
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05/30
|
Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
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Learn
a
comprehensive
approach
to
designing
with
containers,
including
how,
when,
where
and
why
you
should
use
a
particular
pot
in
one
spot
over
another.
Gain
tips
and
tricks
for
great
plant
combinations
in
containers
of
all
kinds
and
walk
more...
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264GAR200C
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05/30
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Tyson-Strait
|
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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264GAR200D
|
05/30
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Satch
|
NYBG
|
June
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|
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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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264AGA300CO
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06/01
|
Mo
|
12:00am-11:59pm
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
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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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264HRT411A
|
06/01
|
Mo
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
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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264PLT140C
|
06/01
|
| |
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
264PLT150C
|
06/01
|
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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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264GAR440A
|
06/02
|
Tu
|
4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
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If
you
want
to
attract
and
support
pollinators,
succession
of
bloom
is
an
absolute
imperative
in
any
landscape.
From
early
spring
through
late
fall,
different
species
of
pollinators
look
for
different
types
of
plants
and
at
varied
times
of
year.
more...
|
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264GAR350O
|
06/04
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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A
successful
pollinator
garden
must
provide
appropriate
food
and
habitat
for
a
diverse
array
of
species,
including
bees,
beetles,
butterflies,moths,
birds,
and
even
pollinating
flies.
Explore
best
practices
for
attracting
and
supporting
our
native
pollinators,
as
well
as
which
native
more...
|
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264GAR340
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06/06
|
Sa
|
10:30am-2:30pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
|
NYBG
|
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Do
you
prefer
simple
and
clean
or
wild
and
lush?
Whatever
your
preference,
learn
to
use
basic
principles
of
repetition,
symmetry,
and
color
theory
to
blend
your
beloved
collection
of
houseplants
into
a
unified
design.
We'll
discuss
a
broad
palette
more...
|
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264GAR364
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06/06
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
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Spice up your garden with your own home-grown culinary herbs. Get started right by learning how to grow for flavor, when to harvest at peak, and how to preserve and serve up your bounty in tasty, unexpected ways.
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264GAR329
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06/10
|
We
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2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Gordineer
|
NYBG
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|
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Join
NYBG's
Gardening
Certificate
program
coordinator
Daryl
Beyers
for
a
special
three-day
workshop
that
covers
all
aspects
of
gardening.
Bringing
his
latest
publication,
The
New
Garden
Designer's
Handbook,
to
life
through
this
instructional
workshop—Daryl
will
guide
budding
gardeners
and
garden
more...
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264GAR215BL
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06/12
|
Fr
|
4:00pm-6:00pm
|
Beyers
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BLENDED
|
|
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Learn
the
fundamentals
for
turning
ordinary
nursery
stock
into
a
living
work
of
art.
This
workshop
covers
the
major
styles
of
bonsai
along
with
plant
and
container
selection,
branch
and
root
pruning,
wiring,
and
potting.
more...
|
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264GAR912
|
06/14
|
Su
|
11:00am-3:00pm
|
Dillon
|
NYBG
|
|
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|
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Survey
the
modern
green
and
biophilic
hospital
design
movement
as
well
as
the
myriad
benefits
of
green
spaces
within
a
clinical
environment,
for
families
and
caregivers
alike.
You'll
review
the
architectural
history
of
the
hospital—from
the
basilica
through
Frank
Lloyd
more...
|
|
264WEL212O
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06/25
|
Th
|
6:00pm-7:00pm
|
Morrison
|
ONLINE
|
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Take your bonsai training to the next level! In this class, you'll learn different styles of bonsai as you practice advanced techniques and considerations such as wiring, energy distribution, de-candling, needle pruning, shoot selection, air layering, and grafting.
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264GAR941
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06/28
|
Su
|
10:00am-2:00pm
|
Dillon
|
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.
|
|
264HRT300F
|
06/28
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Smith
|
NYBG
|
July
|
|
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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.
|
|
271AGA300DO
|
07/01
|
We
|
12:00am-11:59pm
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271PLT140D
|
07/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
271PLT150D
|
07/01
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
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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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271GAR173O
|
07/10
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Forster
|
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.
|
|
271GAR301BO
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07/10
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Marsh
|
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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271HRT300C
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07/12
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Halane
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NYBG
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Learn
how
to
select
the
best
fruit,
nut,
and
berry
trees
or
shrubs
for
your
garden.
In
this
class,
you'll
cover
best
practices
for
planting
and
long-term
care,
winter
and
summer
pruning,
pest
and
disease
prevention,
and
more.
Special
consideration
more...
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271GAR378O
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07/14
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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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271GAR317O
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07/20
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Beyers
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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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271GAR342
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07/28
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Tu
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1:00pm-3:30pm
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Rosiello
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NYBG
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August
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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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271AGA300EO
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08/01
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Sa
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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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271PLT140E
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08/01
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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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271PLT150E
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08/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Get
a
little
messy
making
seasonal
berry
jam!
Learn
different
methods
of
jamming
that
use
less
sugar
and
no
additives
or
pectin.
You'll
come
away
with
three
delicious
jams
that
will
transport
you
back
to
summer
whenever
you
reach
for
more...
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271CKG200
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08/02
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Davis
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NYBG
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Wondering
what
to
do
with
your
bounty
of
tomatoes?
Preserve
them,
of
course!
We
will
show
you
the
best
ways
to
process
your
harvest
in
a
boiling
water
bath.
Whether
crushed,
halved,
whole,
or
a
sweet
and
spicy
condiment,
be
more...
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271CKG226
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08/07
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Fr
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11:00am-3:00pm
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Davis
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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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271HRT300DO
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08/11
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Thomson
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ONLINE
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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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271GAR431O
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08/12
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Storrs
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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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271HRT358D
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08/12
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We
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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Discover how to get the best from a large array of hydrangeas that can bloom multiple times. Find out how to make these rebloomers sing with later season color. Hint: Pruning isn't always the way to improve plant performance.
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271GAR145
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08/16
|
Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Ballato
|
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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271CKG207O
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08/20
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Michelotti
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ONLINE
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Learn
time-honored
canning
techniques
to
extend
the
bounty
of
your
favorite
stone
fruits,
such
as
peaches,
plums,
apricots
and
more,
long
after
summer
has
passed.
From
jam
to
chutney
to
mustard,
we'll
prepare
for
the
fall
and
winter
seasons
with
more...
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271CKG231
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08/22
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Davis
|
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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271GAR301CO
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08/26
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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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September
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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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271AGA300FO
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09/01
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Tu
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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|
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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.
|
|
271PLT140F
|
09/01
|
| |
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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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271PLT150F
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09/01
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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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271GAR213O
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09/14
|
Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Satch
|
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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271GAR320O
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09/15
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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Many
native
plants
can
add
beauty
and
ecological
support
to
your
garden
while
providing
you
with
edible
fruits,
nuts,
berries,
and
more.
Discover
the
best
choices
of
edible
native
plants,
their
cultural
needs,
nutritional
content,
and
how
best
to
use
more...
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271GAR132O
|
09/16
|
We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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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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271GAR440BO
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09/16
|
We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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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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271HRT358E
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09/16
|
We
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2:00pm-4:40pm
|
Tyson-Strait
|
NYBG
|
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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.
Note:
This
class
more...
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271GAR324O
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09/17
|
Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kokinchak
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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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271HRT411B
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09/17
|
Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Ivanoski
|
NYBG
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Do
you
want
to
create
an
eco-friendly
garden
that
is
also
beautiful
and
functional?
Sustainable
gardening
hinges
on
a
gardener's
ability
to
develop
a
long-term
strategy
by
employing
tactics
that
conserve
natural
resources
over
time.
Explore
how
to
make
the
more...
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271GAR375O
|
09/19
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Simeone
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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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271GAR301F
|
09/20
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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.
|
|
271HRT300EO
|
09/23
|
We
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Barr
|
ONLINE
|
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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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271GAR327O
|
09/25
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Marsh
|
ONLINE
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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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271GAR287BO
|
09/29
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Hagen
|
ONLINE
|
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