Today more and more people are realizing the physical, social, and psychological benefits of working with nature, and home and community gardening is a great way to make that connection. Whether you are new to gardening or already working in the field, NYBG's gardening classes are a great place to increase your knowledge and improve your skills. Taught by top professionals, each course provides cutting-edge information on ecologically responsible garden care and design, including plant use, soil husbandry, composting, and pest control. Lectures are supported by hands-on study on the Garden's historic grounds. Enroll in a course for fun or pursue a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
February
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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...
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233GAR288O
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02/07
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Gershberg
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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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233HRT300F
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02/07
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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O'Brien
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NYBG
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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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233GAR289B
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02/11
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Brown
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MDTN
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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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233HRT142DO
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02/16
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Breyer
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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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233GAR342BO
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02/21
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Beyers
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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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233GAR431BO
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02/21
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Storrs
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basics,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
conditions,
and
develop
a
go-to
plant
list
for
your
home
landscape.
In
the
second
session,
you
will
develop
and
draw
a
basic
design
plan
for
your
garden
more...
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233GAR367BO
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02/23
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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McKillop
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ONLINE
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Susana
Rojas
Saviñón
and
Hortense
Blanchard
share
what
makes
their
Mexico
City
practice
unique,
including
their
use
of
aromatic,
edible,
medicinal,
and
native
Mexican
plants,
some
of
which
they
propagate
from
wild
seeds
they
collect.
The
pair
will
discuss
their
more...
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233GAR801CO
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02/23
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Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Rojas Savinon
Blanchard
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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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233GAR320O
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02/24
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Fr
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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Spring
is
just
around
the
corner,
and
with
a
little
advance
preparation
you
will
be
ready
to
start
the
growing
season
right.
Gain
insights
into
getting
the
soil
prepped
and
ready
to
go,
best
pruning
practices,
and
waking
up
the
more...
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233GAR225A
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02/25
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Sa
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
Himmelman
Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Spring
cleaning
in
the
garden
can
be
fun.
Get
shrub
and
herbaceous
borders
spruced
up
and
looking
good!
Review
a
checklist
of
tasks
to
be
performed
during
spring
maintenance,
ranging
from
raking
off
winter
mulch
to
looking
for
signs
of
more...
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233GAR225B
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02/25
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Rich,
nutritious
soil
makes
for
large,
healthy
plants
and
reduces
the
need
for
regular
fertilization.
Learn
the
difference
between
soil
structure
and
texture;
how
these
differences
affect
plant
growth;
and
how
you
can
modify
your
soil
to
improve
its
qualities.
more...
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233GAR225C
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02/25
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Sa
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12:45pm-2:45pm
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Himmelman
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NYBG
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Late
winter
is
a
great
time
to
get
your
woody
plants
in
shape
by
thinning
out
overgrowth
to
create
open,
healthy,
beautiful
trees
and
shrubs.
Learn
how
and
when
to
prune,
proper
tools
for
the
job,
why
pruning
is
necessary,
more...
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233GAR225D
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02/25
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Sa
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3:00pm-5:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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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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233GAR222CO
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02/26
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Beyers
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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...
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233GAR173CO
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02/27
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Forster
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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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233HRT411A
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02/27
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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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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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233GAR315BO
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02/28
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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March
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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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233GAR301EO
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03/01
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Beyers
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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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233HRT300GO
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03/06
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Naghshineh
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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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233HRT411B
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03/06
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Whether
you
have
a
terrace,
rooftop,
or
tiny
backyard,
learn
how
to
grow
the
most
veggies
in
the
space
you
have.
Discover
the
best
practices
for
successful
small-space
gardening
from
soil
preparation
to
container
selection
and
bed
design,
crop
choices,
more...
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233GAR330O
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03/08
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We
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Novak
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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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233HRT156CO
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03/08
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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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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.
Learn
best
practices
to
help
your
dahlias
flourish,
including
how
and
when
to
disbud,
stake,
more...
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233GAR243
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03/11
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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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Pruning
hydrangeas
can
be
one
of
the
most
confusing
chores
in
the
garden.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
pruning
needs
of
the
two
most
common
and
similar
hydrangeas-the
big
leaf
and
mountain
varieties.
Hydrangea
expert
Lorraine
Ballato
will
teach
more...
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233GAR177
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03/12
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Ballato
|
NYBG
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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...
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233GAR360O
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03/13
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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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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233HRT142EO
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03/13
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Breyer
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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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233GAR301F
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03/14
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
|
Cappello-Ruggiero
|
NYBG
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Vines
and
other
climbing
plants
like
clematis,
wisteria,
roses,
hardy
jasmine,
and
climbing
hydrangea
not
only
sport
beautiful
blossoms,
they
also
provide
strong
vertical
design—in
backyards
and
patios,
or
rooftops
and
terraces.
They
can
create
outdoor
enclosures
and
transform
unattractive
more...
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233GAR146
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03/15
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Loechle
|
MDTN
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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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233GAR222D
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03/18
|
Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
|
Rosiello
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MDTN
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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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233GAR327
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03/18
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Arrington
|
MDTN
|
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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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233GAR213BO
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03/19
|
Su
|
11:00am-1:00pm
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Schmidt
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NYBG
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Raised
beds
make
gardening
easier.
They
allow
you
to
successfully
grow
vegetables,
herbs,
and
ornamentals
in
problem
soils,
gardens
with
limited
space,
or
on
rooftops
and
terraces.
Raised
beds
are
ideal
in
many
therapeutic
settings
because
they
elevate
the
plants,
more...
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233GAR280O
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03/19
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Storrs
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ONLINE
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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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233GAR302CO
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03/22
|
We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Bulpitt
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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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233GAR317BO
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03/22
|
We
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6:00pm-8:40pm
|
Beyers
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ONLINE
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Noting
the
number
of
urban
dwellers
who
want
more
plants
in
their
lives
but
don't
have
green
thumbs
yet,
plant
consultant
and
former
elementary
educator
Maryah
Greene
stepped
up
to
provide
support
so
these
new
plant
parents
can
create
functional,
more...
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233GAR822O
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03/23
|
Th
|
6:30pm-7:30pm
|
Greene
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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...
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233GAR173D
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03/25
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Brown
|
MDTN
|
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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...
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233GAR272O
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03/25
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Ballato
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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
using
more...
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233GAR236
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03/26
|
Su
|
10:30am-2:30pm
|
Perkowski
|
NYBG
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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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233GAR155O
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03/29
|
We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Novak
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ONLINE
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Dubbed
"pioneering
design
talents
of
their
generation"
by
the
Royal
Horticultural
Society,
Charlotte
Harris
and
Hugo
Bugg
believe
both
the
landscapes
they
design
and
the
business
they
run
must
be
respectful,
inclusive,
and
ethically
responsible.
The
duo
will
highlight
their
more...
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233GAR801DO
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03/30
|
Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
|
Harris
Bugg
|
ONLINE
|
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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234GAR287O
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04/04
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-6:30pm
|
Hagen
|
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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234HRT358A
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04/15
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
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234HRT358BBL
|
04/16
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
BLENDED
|
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234HRT358CBL
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04/16
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Su
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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BLENDED
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Myths
abound
about
how
hard
it
is
to
care
for
this
ever-popular
orchid.
Dispel
them
with
plenty
of
sensible
advice
on
how
to
treat
your
phalaenopsis
so
that
it
blooms
year
after
year.
Light,
water,
nutrients,
repotting,
and
root
care
more...
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234GAR213BO
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04/27
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Satch
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ONLINE
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Orchids
are
most
often
associated
with
tropical
paradises
and
exotic
climates
but
these
perennial
herbs
are
actually
native
to
every
continent,
except
Antarctica.
Hardy
orchids
are
those
genera
that
can
survive
winter
conditions
outdoors
in
temperate
or
colder
climates.
In
more...
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234GAR213AO
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04/29
|
Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
|
Schmidt
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ONLINE
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