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Gardening Certificate Classes
The NYBG Gardening Certificate Program provides in depth courses on sustainable gardening techniques, soil science, plant propagation, and garden maintenance design for the home gardener. Regional experts guide you through the art and science of plant selection and care for home or small-scale residential/urban/community gardens and greening projects.
Click here for an overview of the required courses and electives.
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 221HRT300GO | 09/18 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Designing with Shrubs - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Woody plants are the foundation of every garden plan. Learn how more... | |||||
| 221GAR359BL | 09/23 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | BLENDED | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 221GAR360CO | 09/24 | Fr | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 221HRT358F | 09/25 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
October
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Landscape for Curb Appeal - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Make a great first impression by creating a welcoming entry garden for your home. Learn how to design a stylish front garden. Review examples that work more... | |||||
| 222GAR326O | 10/02 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 222HRT358ABL | 10/02 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | Nolan | BLENDED | |
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Complete Garden Care and Maintenance - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Learn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, more... | |||||
| 222GAR440BL | 10/03 | Su | 10:30am-12:30pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | BLENDED | |
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Rooftop Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But rooftop, terraces, and balcony spaces have their own unique challenges for soil maintenance, more... | |||||
| 222GAR328O | 10/05 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 222HRT358BBL | 10/05 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | BLENDED | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of more... | |||||
| 222HRT411A | 10/06 | We | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Soil Science for GardenersNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening more... | |||||
| 222GAR302A | 10/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Himmelman | NYBG | |
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Vegetable Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR431AO | 10/13 | We | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Nocera | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major more... | |||||
| 222HRT300B | 10/14 | Th | 2:00pm-4:40pm | O'Brien | NYBG | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes more... | |||||
| 222GAR301A | 10/16 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Garden Design Workshop - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR317AO | 10/17 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Container Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Container gardening know-how is in high demand. Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that is at once functional and more... | |||||
| 222GAR327AO | 10/21 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR360AO | 10/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 222HRT300CO | 10/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Paradiso | ONLINE | |
November
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 222GAR301BO | 11/02 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Insect Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR320AO | 11/06 | Sa | 11:00am-1:30pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Disease Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 222GAR324AO | 11/09 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Garden Design - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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, more... | |||||
| 222GAR342AO | 11/10 | We | 10:30am-1:00pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
January
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Disease Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR324BO | 01/04 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 223GAR301CO | 01/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR360BO | 01/06 | Th | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 223HRT300DO | 01/10 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Seghrouchni | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science for Gardeners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR302BO | 01/11 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Culver | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 223GAR301DO | 01/21 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native Plants - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR315BO | 01/21 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 223HRT300EO | 01/22 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Garden Design WorkshopNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Good garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, more... | |||||
| 223GAR317B | 01/30 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Rosiello | NYBG | |
February
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Fundamentals of Garden Design - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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, more... | |||||
| 223GAR342BO | 02/01 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:45pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major more... | |||||
| 223HRT300F | 02/01 | Tu | 10:30am-1:10pm | O'Brien | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling more... | |||||
| 223HRT411BO | 02/01 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Storrs | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR431BO | 02/02 | We | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Storrs | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science for Gardeners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR302CO | 02/05 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Bulpitt | ONLINE | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of more... | |||||
| 223HRT411C | 02/07 | Mo | 10:30am-1:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 223GAR301EO | 02/16 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Insect Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR320BO | 02/22 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Basic Color Theory for GardenersLearn how to effectively use color in plant combinations. Study the properties of value, hue, and intensity as they relate to choosing specific garden plants. Visual presentations and discussions are used to analyze various color schemes including analogous, sequential, complementary, more... | |||||
| 223GAR367 | 02/27 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | McKillop | NYBG | |
March
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Gardening with Native Plants - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR315CO | 03/06 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR360CO | 03/07 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major more... | |||||
| 223HRT300G | 03/07 | Mo | 10:00am-12:40pm | Naghshineh | NYBG | |
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Garden Design Workshop - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 223GAR317CO | 03/09 | We | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 223GAR301FO | 03/24 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 223HRT358C | 03/26 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
