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.
June
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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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234HRT358D
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06/03
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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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Study
the
entire
cannabis
growing
cycle,
including
best
practices
for
critical
harvest
and
post-harvest
procedures,
and
how
artificial
lighting
and
carbon
dioxide
enrichment
can
help
maximize
production.
We'll
discuss
the
pros
and
cons
of
different
grow
sites
and
media,
with
more...
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234HRT156AO
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06/05
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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DeBacco
Crosson
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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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234HRT411A
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06/05
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Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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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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234HRT300DO
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06/06
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Naghshineh
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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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234GAR340
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06/10
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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NYBG
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Expert
rosarian
Shauna
Moore
walks
you
through
the
history
of
a
wide
variety
of
rose
types
and
classifications
while
explaining
how
to
select
the
best
ones
for
your
garden.
On
a
walk
through
the
Peggy
Rockefeller
Rose
Garden,
she'll
share
more...
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234GAR361BL
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06/11
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Su
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9:30am-11:30am
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Moore
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BLENDED
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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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234HRT358E
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06/11
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Su
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11:00am-1:40pm
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Nolan
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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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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234GAR301C
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06/15
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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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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234GAR342O
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06/22
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Th
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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.
more...
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234GAR912
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06/24
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Sa
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Capobianco
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NYBG
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July
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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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241CKG200
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07/08
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nocera
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NYBG
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Discover
plants
native
to
our
region
that
flower
in
summer,
such
as
Hairy
Penstemon,
Spotted
Beebalm,
Shrubby
St.
John's
Wort,
and
Northern
Bush
Honeysuckle.
Learn
how
to
choose
the
right
plants
for
your
landscape
conditions
and
explore
the
benefits
they
more...
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241GAR212
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07/09
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Su
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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NYBG
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In
just
three
weeks,
complete
more
than
40%
of
the
coursework
required
for
the
Certificate
and
gain
a
solid
base
in
the
principles
of
environmentally
sound
gardening
from
expert
professionals.
You'll
also
see
how
these
principles
are
put
into
practice
more...
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241GAR950
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07/10
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Mo
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9:00am-4:00pm
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Himmelman
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Kokinchak
Ruggiero
Tryba
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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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241HRT300EO
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07/13
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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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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241HRT142O
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07/20
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Th
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Breyer
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ONLINE
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August
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"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...
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241CKG231
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08/05
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nocera
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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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241HRT300FO
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08/05
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day Nishiura
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
native
plants
enhance
gardens
and
augment
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceous
and
woody
plants:
their
identification,
habitat,
and
culture.
Hear
about
the
significance
of
woodland
soils,
and
how
to
promote
a
healthy
environment
to
support
spring
ephemerals,
summer
perennials,
more...
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241GAR315BO
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08/06
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Su
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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Study
the
entire
cannabis
growing
cycle,
including
best
practices
for
critical
harvest
and
post-harvest
procedures,
and
how
artificial
lighting
and
carbon
dioxide
enrichment
can
help
maximize
production.
We'll
discuss
the
pros
and
cons
of
different
grow
sites
and
media,
with
more...
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241HRT156BO
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08/09
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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DeBacco
Crosson
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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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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241GAR301DO
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08/17
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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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.
Designedfor
beginners,
this
class
covers
the
basics—from
recipes
to
food
prep
to
sterilizing.
You'll
pick
up
tips
and
tricks
for
pickling
all
more...
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241CKG221
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08/19
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Sa
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11:00am-3:00pm
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Nocera
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NYBG
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Explore
the
many
classifications
of
heirloom
roses
as
you
delve
into
their
history,
lore,
and
beauty.
You'll
gain
a
better
understanding
of
the
importance
of
this
beloved
flower
type
and
why
we
must
continue
to
grow
and
maintain
them
in
more...
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241GAR290
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08/19
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Moore
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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
and
hot
pack
your
harvest,
with
a
simple
method
borrowed
from
industrial
canning.
We'll
make
a
chili
tomato
more...
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241CKG226
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08/26
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Sa
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11:00am-3:00pm
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Nocera
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NYBG
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Mushrooms
have
been
utilized
for
thousands
of
years
for
medicinal
and
edible
purposes.
John
Michelotti,
owner
of
Catskill
Fungi,
will
show
you
how
to
cultivate
gourmet
mushrooms
at
home
using
safe
and
simple
techniques.
Using
cardboard
and
coffee
grounds,
create
more...
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241CKG207O
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08/30
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Michelotti
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ONLINE
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September
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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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241GAR431BO
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09/06
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Nocera
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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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241HRT300GO
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09/06
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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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.
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241GAR324O
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09/12
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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Pest
identification
is
key
to
maintaining
a
healthy,
beautiful
garden.
Learn
to
identify
which
insects
are
pests
and
which
are
beneficial
to
your
home
garden.
Learn
the
most
common
orders
of
insects
and
the
damage
they
can
cause,
as
well
more...
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241GAR320O
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09/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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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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241GAR375O
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09/16
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Simeone
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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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241HRT358A
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09/16
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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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Small steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you.
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241GAR379O
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09/17
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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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241HRT411B
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09/28
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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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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241GAR327BO
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09/29
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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October
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With
a
little
bit
of
planning,
your
garden
can
look
beautiful
in
all
seasons,
even
after
the
flowers
fade.
Knowing
which
plants
to
select
is
key,
since,
according
to
rock
star
garden
designer
Piet
Oudolf,
it's
about
"texture
and
shape,
more...
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242GAR369
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10/14
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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.
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242GAR342AO
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10/18
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We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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