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.
January
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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—fit
for
novices
and
practicing
composters
alike—will
guide
you
through
the
fundamental
principles
of
more...
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253AGA300BO
|
01/01
|
We
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12:00am-11:59pm
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR360BO
|
01/16
|
Th
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bakshi
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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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...
|
|
253GAR315AO
|
01/17
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
|
ONLINE
|
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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...
|
|
253GAR173AO
|
01/22
|
We
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Forster
|
ONLINE
|
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This
year's
series
brings
together
three
illustrious
garden
practitioners—Bunny
Williams,
Jacqueline
van
der
Kloet,
and
Cassie
Banning—who
have
turned
their
passion
for
horticulture
into
diverse,
thriving
careers.
They'll
share
their
philosophies,
stories,
and
lessons
learned
along
the
way—inspiring
us
to
more...
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253GAR801A
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01/23
|
Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
|
Williams
van der Kloet
Banning
|
NYBG
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Design
legend
Bunny
Williams
has
made
her
name
creating
interiors
with
livable
elegance,
and
nowhere
is
this
more
apparent
than
her
own
beloved
country
house
in
Connecticut
in
which
she
and
her
family
have
resided
for
over
35
years.
From
more...
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253GAR801B
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01/23
|
Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
|
Williams
|
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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253GAR222CO
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01/25
|
Sa
|
11:30am-1:30pm
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Rosiello
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ONLINE
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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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253GAR236AO
|
01/25
|
Sa
|
10:30am-2:30pm
|
Perkowski
|
ONLINE
|
|
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Learn
about
one
of
the
most
popular
plant
families—aroids
from
the
Araceae
family
which
include
many
common
houseplants
such
as
philodendrons,
pothos,
monsteras,
aglaonemas,
and
more.
Often
considered
the
understory
plants
in
nature,
aroids
grow
in
many
different
varieties.
Gain
more...
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253GAR285
|
01/25
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Satch
|
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...
|
|
253HRT321D
|
01/25
|
Sa
|
1:00pm-4:00pm
|
Turner
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Create
your
own
kitchen
garden
designed
around
the
food
you
love
to
eat
-
be
it
outside
your
back
door
or
on
your
windowsill.
You'll
design
a
planting
plan
using
historic
examples
and
modern
best
practices
and
walk
away
with
more...
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253GAR155O
|
01/26
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Novak
|
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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253HRT300F
|
01/26
|
Su
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Halane
|
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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253GAR301CO
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01/27
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bakis
|
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...
|
|
253GAR317B
|
01/30
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:40pm
|
Rosiello
|
NYBG
|
February
|
|
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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—fit
for
novices
and
practicing
composters
alike—will
guide
you
through
the
fundamental
principles
of
more...
|
|
253AGA300CO
|
02/01
|
Sa
|
12:00am-11:59pm
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
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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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253GAR301FO
|
02/02
|
Su
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR288O
|
02/04
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Cappello-Ruggiero
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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Learn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment.
|
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253PLT120B
|
02/05
|
| |
Beyers
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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Learn to prune like NYBG! In this two-week course, our plant experts will guide you through essential pruning techniques for woody plants like small trees and shrubs, and more.
|
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253PLT140
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02/05
|
| |
Finley
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
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Renowned
naturalistic
garden
designer,
Jacqueline
van
der
Kloet,
has
mastered
a
casual,
magical
technique
where
bulbs
emerge
playfully
among
other
plants,
as
if
dancing
freely
among
the
perennials
and
grasses,
creating
a
painterly
scene.
Van
der
Kloet
has
been
commissioned
more...
|
|
253GAR801C
|
02/13
|
Th
|
11:00am-12:00pm
|
van der Kloet
|
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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253GAR431B
|
02/18
|
Tu
|
6:15pm-8:15pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253HRT321C
|
02/18
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Logan
|
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.
|
|
253GAR222DO
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
11:30am-1:30pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR225A
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-5:00pm
|
Ruggiero
Himmelman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR225B
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR225C
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
12:45pm-2:45pm
|
Himmelman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Late
winter
is
a
great
time
to
get
your
woody
plants
in
shape
by
thinning
out
overgrowth
to
create
open,
healthy,
beautiful
trees
and
shrubs.
Learn
how
and
when
to
prune,
proper
tools
for
the
job,
why
pruning
is
necessary,
more...
|
|
253GAR225D
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR394
|
02/22
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:30pm
|
Perkowski
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
253HRT411A
|
02/24
|
Mo
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Whether
in
a
shady
corner
or
a
sunny
border,
selecting
the
right
plant
combinations
makes
the
difference
between
a
ho-hum
garden
and
one
that
gets
rave
reviews.
Concentrating
on
perennials,
learn
to
use
color,
texture,
height,
and
bloom
when
combining
more...
|
|
253GAR173BO
|
02/26
|
We
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Forster
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
253GAR342BO
|
02/26
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:30pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
253HRT300EO
|
02/26
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Simeone
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR320O
|
02/27
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Kokinchak
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR367O
|
02/27
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Moore
|
ONLINE
|
March
|
|
|
|
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—fit
for
novices
and
practicing
composters
alike—will
guide
you
through
the
fundamental
principles
of
more...
|
|
253AGA300DO
|
03/01
|
Sa
|
12:00am-11:59pm
|
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
Gardening
in
areas
with
wildly
fluctuating
temperatures
and
conditions
can
be
a
tricky
business
if
you
lust
for
colorful
and
robust
hydrangea
flowers.
Learn
what
measures
you
can
take
to
improve
the
growth
and
growth
frequency
of
these
favored
blooms,
more...
|
|
253GAR272
|
03/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Ballato
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR280
|
03/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Storrs
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
253HRT411B
|
03/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR360CO
|
03/03
|
Mo
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bakshi
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
253GAR315BO
|
03/04
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Learn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment.
|
|
253PLT120
|
03/05
|
| |
Beyers
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
253GAR301DO
|
03/07
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Marsh
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Pruning
hydrangeas
can
be
one
of
the
most
confusing
chores
in
the
garden.
In
this
class,
you'll
drill
down
to
explore
the
pruning
needs
of
the
two
most
troublesome
and
similar
hydrangeas;
the
big
leaf
and
mountain
varieties.
Hydrangea
expert
more...
|
|
253GAR177
|
03/09
|
Su
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Ballato
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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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253HRT300DO
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03/12
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We
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day
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ONLINE
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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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253GAR289B
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03/13
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Brown
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NYBG
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Would
you
like
to
bring
the
outside
inside?
Green
walls
bring
a
striking
beauty
to
any
room,
and
help
create
a
calm,
healthy
environment,
by
reducing
noise,
removing
air
toxins,
and
adding
moisture
and
fresh
oxygen
to
your
living
area.
more...
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253LAN120
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03/13
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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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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253GAR243
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03/15
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Palmer
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NYBG
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Design,
plant,
and
harvest
a
cutting
garden
that's
productive
throughout
the
seasons.
You'll
get
hands-on
practice
starting
seeds
to
ensure
you
always
have
something
fresh
to
cut.
We'll
cover
traditional
and
unexpected
annual
and
perennial
cut
flower
species
and
varieties
more...
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253HRT142BO
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03/17
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Breyer
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ONLINE
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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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253GAR213B
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03/22
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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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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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253GAR236B
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03/22
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Sa
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10:30am-2:30pm
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Perkowski
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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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253GAR301E
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03/27
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Ruggiero
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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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253GAR317CO
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03/27
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Th
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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The
Mount
Desert
Land
&
Garden
Preserve
located
in
Seal
Harbor,
Maine
is
a
place
of
serenity
spanning
across
1,400
acres
of
breathtaking
natural
lands
and
historic
gardens
adjacent
to
Acadia
National
Park.
Cassie
Banning,
Director
of
Farm
&
Gardens
more...
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253GAR801D
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03/27
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Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Banning
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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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253GAR173C
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03/29
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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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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253GAR327
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03/29
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Barrie
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NYBG
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April
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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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254HRT358B
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04/19
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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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